• Count and measure the number of fragments.
• Examine the external surface for tumor or other abnormalities.
• Serially section the specimen at one centimeter intervals.  Describe the cut surface (yellow fat vs. tumor – color, consistency, necrosis, configuration).

• If incidental removal:  one to three sections, depending on specimen size.
• If serous papillary carcinoma (ovarian or peritoneal) documented or suspected:  one section per two centimeters of omentum.
• If obvious mass other than papillary carcinoma:  three to five sections.

Internal use only

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, is a __ x __ x __ cm sheet of yellow fat.  It contains multiple _____ (color, consistency, shape) nodules which are focally matted, ranging from __ to __ cm in diameter.  Representatively submitted in cassette #__ - #__.

__ blocks, __ H&E