| Serial no | Type of Sample | Collected in | Special precautions | |
| 1 | Biopsy | 10% neutral buffered formalin(ph7.2) in appropriate amount-about 10 times volume of specimen in leak proof container | Sent as early as possible after collection within 6 hours | ≤ 4 working days |
| 2 | Specimens | 10% buffered neutral formalin.10 times specimen volume | Sent as early as possible after the operation within 6 hours. Sent in large provided container with no anatomical distortion of specimen. In case of delay serial cuts at 1 cm intervals should be taken to avoid autolysis | 7 working days |
| 3 | Frozen Section | Normal saline | Send as early as possible | 30 minutes |