English to Norwegian Medical Medical (general)

Handling the unfixed specimen:

Avoid:
Use of forceps (a toothpick or needle is recommended)
Excessive manipulation
Drying of the tissue. The tissue should be kept damp in a saline-soaked sponge or filter paper as necessary at the time of the biopsy.
Water (this will cause osmotic injury)

Transporting the unfixed specimen:
If the specimen is to be transported fresh to your hospital laboratory, it should be placed in a transport medium such as tissue culture medium. It should not be placed into water.