Reporting guidelines for clinical laboratory reports in surgical pathology

Jeffrey D Goldsmith1, Gene P Siegal, Saul Suster

  • 1Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts 02215, USA. jgoldsmi@bidmc.harvard.edu

Summary

Standardized surgical pathology reports (SPRs) are crucial for patient care. This study outlines recommendations for required, preferred, and optional elements to ensure consistent reporting of pathology findings.

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