• Count the pieces of tissue if less than ten.  If more than ten, describe them as “multiple”.
• Measure in three dimensions (individually if less than five pieces, in aggregate if more).
• Describe the pieces (color, shape, texture).
• If the individual pieces are < 3 mm, do not cut them.

See also Prostate Transurethral Resection.

Submit entirely.

Internal use only

Received in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, are multiple irregular, friable, tan-brown soft tissue fragments measuring __ x __ x __ cm in aggregate.  The external surfaces appear black and firm in areas.  Entirely submitted in #__ - #__.

__ blocks, __ H&E