• Count and measure (three dimensions) the fragments.  If large flat pieces, measure the largest piece.
• Describe the fragments (color, shape, consistency, fibrosis, nodularity).  If possible, note whether fat is present (which would indicate parietal pleura).
• Serially section any large pieces and describe the cut surfaces.
• Submit tissue for culture if indicated.

• If small biopsy, entirely submit.
• If large (more than three cassettes) biopsy or decortication:  three to five sections.
• Request three levels on small biopsies.
• Request special stains if indicated.

Internal use only

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, are multiple _____ (color, shape, consistency, fibrosis, calcified, multinodular) fragments measuring __ x __ x __ cm in aggregate and up to __ cm individually.  Entirely submitted in #__ - #__ .

__ blocks, __ H&E, __ AFB, __ GMS.