178. Surgical Pathology: Fixed, Fresh, or Frozen

Published: Feb. 3, 2016, 5 p.m.

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, explains 3 ways in which specimens removed during surgery are sent to pathology and the rationale behind each process. The objectives include: Fixed \u2013 how most specimens are sent to pathology and why; Fresh \u2013 scenarios where a surgeon might send the tissue without fixation; Frozen \u2013 covering intra-operative pathology consults \u2013 how this works, and some examples.