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Practice Point
Surgical specimen – Fixation
Ensure optimal fixation (and labelling) of breast cancer specimens for accurate pathological examination and biomarker assessment.
Appropriate to ensure optimal fixation of breast cancer specimens for accurate pathological examination and biomarker assessment
Appropriate to ensure optimal fixation of breast cancer specimens for accurate pathological examination and biomarker assessment
How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. Development of the practice point was informed by the 2017 Cancer Australia Statement – Influencing best practice in breast cancer: Practice 2.
Surgical specimen – Fixation
Practice Point
Ensure optimal fixation (and labelling) of breast cancer specimens for accurate pathological examination and biomarker assessment.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. Development of the practice point was informed by the 2017 Cancer Australia Statement – Influencing best practice in breast cancer: Practice 2.