Downloads of request forms and information on our repertoire

Forms

• Cellular Pathology Request Forms
  • Histopathology Request Form for NuTH Users
  • Histopathology Request Form for External Referrers
  • Non-Gynae Cytology Request Form
  • Post-Vasectomy Semen Analysis Request Form
  • Electron Microscopy Request Forms – Electronic    Printable
• Genetic Analysis Request Forms
  • Her2 / MMR Testing Request Forms – Electronic    Printable
  • Lung Mutation Testing Request Forms – Electronic    Printable
  • BRAF Request Form
• Perinatal Referral Forms & Information Leaflet
  • Placental Referral Form
  • Perinatal Post Mortem Referral and Consent Form
  • Perinatal Autopsy Information Leaflet
  • Placental pathological examination RCPath indications for referral (aid memoir for clinicians)
  • Perinatal Post mortem NHS England Policy criteria for referral (aid memoir for clinicians)
• Mortuary Services Request Form
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Release Form
  • Request and Consent for Mortem Examination
  • Deceased Patient Record Form
• Muscle And Nerve Referral Form
  • Muscle/Nerve Biopsy Referral Form
  • Muscle Biopsy Referral Form

Guidance documents

• Cellular Pathology guidance documents
  • Histopathology Request Form – Guidance for Completion
  • Frozen Section Guidance to Theatres
  • The PROCESS for labelling tissues specimens
  • Best practice when sending us specimens
  • Instructions for Sending Her2 testing
  • Referring Renal biopsies

• National guidance documents
  • G108 – Tissue pathway for histopathological examination of the placenta
  • NHSE Statement: Perinatal post-mortem investigation of fetal neonatal deaths October 2022

Policies

• Sample Collection and Acceptance Policy
• Patient identification prior to investigative testing
• Policy for transport of clinical specimens
• Information Technology Policy
• Cellular Pathology Turnaround Times