Anatomic Pathology Tests/Requests
Effective July 1, 2003, anatomic pathology specimens are not accepted or accessioned by the BWH Department of Pathology without a properly completed pathology request form (‘Form 86’ ). This practice will facilitate compliance with both BWH policies as well as Federal requirements and enhance the provision of high quality patient care.
The request form must be completed legibly and must provide both pertinent clinical history/information as well as the name/details of the requesting physician. The latter must include physician’s first and last names and, ideally, physician ID #. In the absence of such information, specimens will not be examined until an MD engaged in the patient’s care comes to Pathology to complete the form.