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Frozen sections of pancreatic tissue for congenital hyperinsulunism (CHI) should be discussed in advance by the Clinicians, Surgeons and Pathologists. Where consent for enrolment in the CHIPS study is taken, discussions should also include the University of Manchester.
The specimen for frozen section should be transported immediately to the laboratory in an appropriately labelled dry specimen container. Formalin must not be added. Specimens should be handed directly to the technical staff at Paediatric Histopathology as a matter of urgency.
Fresh samples must arrive at the Paediatric Histology department between 9am and 4.30pm Mon – Fri.
(Last reviewed August 2024)