Dermatology Histopathology Service

Description

The service will provide a consultant led histopathology, service covering East Cheshire Dermatology Service, to support with the diagnosis of patients following minor op surgery by diagnosing benign or cancerous dermatological conditions. Lot 1: The service would be inclusive of - ● Transport of samples from Macclesfield - the Customer will arrange for samples to be adequately packaged and ensure the dispatching site is compliant with all transport arrangements ● Laboratory processing of wet tissue to H&E slides - inclusive of cut up by a Pathologist or HPC registered BMS, Embedding, Sectioning, H&E slides (irrespective of quantity), Further Work (irrespective of number or quantity) and Special Stains ● Diagnostic report by a Consultant Pathologist, to include 5% quality control peer review. ● 2nd opinion work ● MDT meeting support - either by teleconferencing or in person. ● Storage of blocks and slides for the duration of the contract