• Incisional biopsies are usually small and fragmented; therefore, inking of the margins is usually unnecessary unless instructed to do so by the surgeon or staff pathologist. 
• Measure the fragments in aggregate (three dimensions).  Also measure the largest piece, prior to cutting.
• Cut parallel slices 3-4 mm thick.
• Measure tumors, if present (three dimensions).

Submit entirely

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled ____ and “ ___ “ are multiple irregular adipose tissue fragments without orientation, measuring ___ x ___ x ___ cm in aggregate.  The largest fragment measures ___ x ___ x ___ cm and has a ___ cm fibrous area on its cut surface.  No calcifications, cysts, or necrosis is identified.  The remaining fragments are yellow and fatty, with a stroma-fat ratio of __:__.  The specimen is entirely submitted as follows:

#__ & #__ = mass/fibrous/calcification areas and closest margins; 1 piece in each.

#__ & #__ = remaining fragments; ___ piece in each.

__ blocks, __ H&E