Standard operating protocol in Histopathology Collection, Handling, and Transport of Postmortem Specimens v1

Specimens collected during autopsy are routinely sent to the histopathology laboratory for histological assessment. The preparation of these specimens for transport involves a sequence of critical steps to maintain tissue integrity from the time of collection until laboratory reception. These steps include proper specimen collection, placement in an appropriate container with the correct type and volume of fixative, accurate labelling, and complete documentation on the requisition form. Timely and appropriate transport is essential to ensure optimal preservation, with large specimens requiring prompt attention by the pathologist for early slicing and fixation, thereby facilitating accurate pathological diagnosis.