Lung Explant

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  1. Weigh and measure (3D).
  2. Photograph intact specimen.
  3. Submit bronchial and vascular margins.
  4. Take 3-4 representative sections of hilar lymph nodes.
  5. Serially section sagittally and describe pleura, parenchyma, and airways.
  6. Photograph cut section.
  7. Submit 3 sections per lobe for standard histology processing (central (hilar), middle, and peripheral; designate in block summary).

Updated 7/3/23 SRR

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