Ophthalmic Pathology Consults

1. Types of Specimens Accepted:
   Glass slides/blocks of ocular tissues
   Formalin-fixed corneas
   Formalin-fixed enucleation specimens
   Formalin-fixed eyes removed at autopsy
   

Tissues obtained for evaluation of blistering diseases (pemphigoid, etc.) should be sent to Dermatopathology (412) 648-3261. We do not perform diagnostic immunofluorescence.

• Clinical history, including procedure/treatment and the location and clinical appearance of the lesion
• Copies of previous surgical pathology reports
  
• Name and phone number of the treating ophthalmologist
  
• FAX numbers for clinicians and pathologists desiring a copy of the report
  
• Billing information and/or patient demographics
  
  

D. Enucleated eyeballs should be allowed to fix intact in 10% buffered formalin for 24 hours. Enucleation specimens will typically be completed by the second Wednesday after receipt. The specimen should be securely packaged to prevent leaks.

E. All glass slides/blocks or formalin-fixed tissues (please do not send tissues in saline) should be sent to: