• If bilateral segments are received in the same container, note whether there is a suture or clip to distinguish left vs. right.
• Measure (length and diameter) and briefly describe each segment.
• Does each appear to be a complete segment of vas deferens with a lumen?
• Follow the lab’s protocol for sectioning (i.e. intact vs. cross-sectioned).

       Also see Tubal Ligation

• Entirely submit each segment in its own cassette.  Due to the difficulty in orienting tiny cross-sections of vas deferens, many labs prefer that the specimen be submitted intact in the cassette so that the histotechnician can cross-section the segment immediately prior to embedding and embed the sections on end.

       Also see Tubal Ligation.

Internal use only

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, is a pink-tan cylindrical segment of vas deferens/possible blood vessel, __ cm in length x __ cm in diameter.  A possible pinpoint lumen is identified.  Submitted intact in cassette #__.

__ blocks, __ H&E        (Also See Tubal Ligation.)