NOTES ON THE COLLECTION OF PATHOLOGICAL MATERIAL - DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN - Prepared by the Clinical Research Departments

Sep 28, 2026

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Handbook compiled to assist medical practitioners in collecting pathological specimens for laboratory examination, ensuring the material is received in a way that supports optimal results. It summarizes practical collection methods rather than providing a deep theoretical pathology discussion, typically describing one simple, equipment-light procedure that still meets needed accuracy. Routine general examinations are covered, and more elaborate tests are included only after passing the experimental stage. Specimens should be delivered promptly, with case history and required investigation details included to guide the pathologist’s focus.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

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Preface

Delivery of specimens at the laboratory

Collection of material by the pathologist

Routine general examination overview

Guidance for specimen submission

# Notes on the,CollectionofPathological Material 147 C MedK19182 NOTES ON THE ## COLLECTION OFPATHOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND ## DETAILS OF THEINVESTIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN THE CLINICAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENTST.BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL₂ LONDON,E.C.1 1920 [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] 26960 295 | WELLCOME INSTITUTE
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No. | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | ## CONTENTS. PAGE PREFACEBLoOD .9URINE .22FECES .27TEST-MEALS.30SPUTUM,Pus,SwABS,ETC..32CEREBRO-SPINAL FLUID37SEROUs EFFUSIONS38HAIRS .39CALCULI39MILK·.39WATER.40SHELL-FISH,ETC..4IHISTOLOGICAL SECTIONS42 5 · 事 · · . 曲 ## PREFACE. THIS handbook has been compiled with theobject of assisting medical men in the collection ofsamples for pathological investigation so that thematerial is received in such a way that the bestpossible results are obtained on examination. It does not pretend to enter deeply into thesubject of pathology,nor is it suggested that themethods therein described are the only methodsby which good results are obtainable.Usuallyonly one method for each investigation is described,and that one has been chosen because it issimple,requires the least amount of apparatus,and at the same time furnishes that degree ofexactitude which is necessary for the examinationimpending.Apologies are needed perhaps for theapparently elementary character of many of thedetails entered into,but they have been carefullyselected because in the experience of the Depart-ment they are essential,and at the same timedetails that are apt to be omitted. The investigations which may be considered toconstitute the routine general examination areindicated in the text.Among the more elaborateand less.well-known investigations only those areincluded which may now be considered to have 6 passed the experimental stage,and which mayserve a useful purpose in the diagnosis of disease. It is requested that a brief history of the caseand the nature of the investigations requiredshould accompany each specimen,in order that thepathologist may direct his attention along thoselines which are likely to prove most useful. DELIVERY OF SPECIMENS AT THE LABORATORY. Attention is drawn to the fact that in many casesthe material collected should be delivered to thelaboratory with the least possible delay and pre-ferably by hand.Especially is this the case with— Urine for bacteriological examination. indican.,diastase. 99 Blood for examination of red and white cells. Fæces for bacteriological examination. examination for vegetative amobæ. 99 Cerebro-spinal fluid,especially for investigationfor meningococci. Test-meals. Material for bacteriological examination gene-rally,and especially material collected on swabswhich have a tendency to become dry in a com-paratively short time. CoLLECTION OF MATERIAL BY THE PATHOLOGIST. In certain investigations indicated in the text itis essential that the patient should be seen by the

FAQs

What is the purpose of this handbook?

It helps medical practitioners collect specimens for pathological investigation so the laboratory can examine them under conditions that yield the best possible results.

Does the handbook aim to cover pathology in depth?

No. It does not attempt to enter deeply into pathology theory and instead focuses on practical collection methods for examinations.

How should specimens be handled and delivered to the laboratory?

Specimens should be delivered with the least possible delay, preferably by hand, especially for urine intended for bacteriological examination and for materials that can become dry quickly.

Sep 28, 2026

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