Skin biopsy

Containers - Adult

60ml Yellow Top Pathology Pot pre filled with Formaldehyde	Additive per Container Pre-filled with 4% buffered formaldehyde

Reference ranges

Not applicable

Laboratory Site

WGH

Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU

Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

Samples should be sent direct to Pathology dept at WGH

Sample storage arrangements

Place fresh sample into formalin as soon as possible

Special instructions for collection

Place form in separate poly compartment

How to request

Complete Pathology form and send with sample to lab

Availability

lab hours 8:30-17:00 Monday to Friday

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

Not applicable