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Series #: HOS-PATH-007

Series Description:

These records are slides or paraffin blocks made from patient specimens for immediate diagnosis and research purposes.  This category includes anatomical pathology, surgical, cytology and non-forensic autopsy slides and blocks.  Glass specimen slides and blocks include negative or unsatisfactory slides, positive or suspicious slides, fine needle aspiration slides, and surgical pathology including bone marrows. 

Series Cutoff: Date of Creation

Retention Period: 25 Years

Disposition Action: Securely Destroy or Delete

Approval Date: 2023-11-13

Notes and Citations:

Slides and blocks may be made available for use by the Biorepository after 10 years pending approval by the Medical Director of Anatomic Pathology. 

Reviewed 2023-11-13