Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis planning of the patient.Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A) Label consecutive specimens in alphabetical order for lab efficiency.
B) Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup,including frozen sections.
C) Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin.
D) Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin sulfate and call the hazmat team.

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Specimens for frozen section should be sent fresh (e.g.,without fixatives [formalin/formaldehyde]).Specimens for frozen section usually are placed on Telfa or into a dry specimen container.They are never placed in saline solution or formalin nor are they ever transported on a counted sponge.They should be sent immediately to the lab.Formalin,a combination of methanol,water,and formaldehyde,is frequently used to preserve specimens if they are not taken to the laboratory immediately.

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