Use only powder-free gloves. Use powder-free plastic gloves whenever possible, or rinse the exterior powder from surgical latex gloves with deionized water.

If possible transfer the tissue with Teflon or plastic coated forceps.

Rinse the tissue sample with deionized water or saline, after collection and immediately place it in a polypropylene test tube. Close the tube securely and transport to lab immediately.

If immediate transport is not an option, the tissue can be frozen and then shipped to the laboratory in an insulated container.

OR

Mount a paraffin block and send the whole block or part of.

Samples for analysis may include paraffin blocks, fresh or frozen tissue in saline or formalin