Frozen Section (Additional One Specimen Charges)

Specimen Required

SLIDES & BLOCKS

Fasting Required

Purpose of the Test

Frozen section testing is typically ordered during surgery when the surgeon needs more information about a particular tissue or tumor to guide the surgical procedure. It can also be used to quickly determine if the margins of a tumor are clear of cancer cells or if additional tissue needs to be removed.

When this test is required

Frozen section testing is typically requested during surgery when the surgeon needs more information about a particular tissue or tumor to guide the surgical procedure.

What the Test Detects

Frozen section testing involves examining a tissue sample under a microscope to determine if it is cancerous or non-cancerous, and to determine the type of cancer present.

Preparation for the Test

There is no specific preparation needed for frozen section testing, as it is typically ordered during surgery.

Sample Requirements

The sample required for frozen section testing is a small piece of tissue obtained during surgery.

Additional Notes

Frozen section testing is a rapid diagnostic tool that provides immediate results to help guide the surgical procedure. However, the results of a frozen section test are not always definitive, and a more comprehensive analysis of the tissue sample may be required for a final diagnosis.

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