SPECIMEN HANDLING IN THE OPERATING SUITE Presented by Leicel Naval, MN BMDH Perioperative and Endoscopy Services NSW GOVERNMENT Health Western Sydney Local Health District Session Plan •Define specimen, types (perioperative

context) ●Specimen identification and labelling Collection and Transport Documentation Standard Precautions/Hazardous Material NSW GOVERNMENT Health Western Sydney Local Health District Common types of Specimen • Histopathology (formalin or normal saline) ● Frozen Section (fresh) Microbiology (Pus swabs, fresh tissue) • Cytology (Study of cells; usually fresh) Glass slide (pap smear) NSW GOVERNMENT Health Western Sydney Local Health District Common types of Specimen Other endoscopic biopsies: Dissacharidase- enzyme presence and functionality (lactase, sucrase, maltase ), lactose-intolerance CLOtest/ RUTtest- presence of helicobacter pylori (gastric ulcer, bloating,nausea, belching and indigestion NSW GOVERNMENT Health Western Sydney Local Health District Specimen Identification and labelling Correct patient and specimen identification shall be confirmed to minimise the risk of an adverse outcome for the patient (ACORN 2020; Standard 2) NSW GOVERNMENT Health Western Sydney Local Health District