• Measure the specimen (two surface dimensions and one thickness dimension).
• Describe the specimen (color, wrinkled vs. smooth) and any lesions (measurements, depth of invasion, distance to margin, color, ulcer, nodule).
• Ink the margins only if there is a lesion or a history of dysplasia/carcinoma (check the requisition form).
• Section through the specimen and examine the cut surfaces for any macroscopic abnormalities.

• One block with three pieces from different areas without abnormalities.
• Additional sections (including margins) if lesions present.

Internal use only

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, is a rectangular piece of _____ (color, texture) skin measuring __ x __ cm and __ cm in thickness.  There are no abnormalities/there is a __ x __ cm _____ (color, papule, macule, ulcer, nodule, plaque), __ cm from the resection margin, which is inked _____.  Representatively submitted as follows:

#__ = entire lesion and nearest margin; __ pieces. 

#__ = uninvolved skin; __ pieces.