Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Breast Lumpectomy (Histology)

Price Comment

Price upon request

Adult Specimen

Surgically removed tissue/organ
Submit to Histology Laboratory in Buffered formalin.
Fixation Time: Minimum 8-24 hours

Department

Histology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2-4 working days from receipt including x-ray 3-7 working days from receipt when immunohistochemical tests e.g. oestrogen/progesterone receptors, c-erbB2 oncoprotein are required.