This Scheme assesses archival surgical stained sections, using Haematoxylin and Eosin staining methods employed during the frozen section procedure. The slide requested must be a true representation of that case, and a true representation of the quality performed in that centre as part of their routinely daily workload.
Staining Criteria Handbook available in Members' Area
Rationale
The frozen section procedure is a pathological laboratory procedure to perform rapid microscopic analysis of a specimen, and essential diagnostic tool in many organisations. It is used most often in oncological surgery. The technical name for this procedure is Cryosection. The principal use of the frozen section procedure is the examination of tissue, while surgery is taking place.
Submission
1 case of 1 H&E stained frozen section slide from the date designated on the accompanying delivery letter issued with each assessment run.
Report
Individualised.