Time Required for Gross Examination of Routine Second and Third Trimester Singleton Placentas by Pathologists' Assistants.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In both Canada and the United States, workload measurement for anatomic pathology is mainly based on complexity and clinical significance of specimens, with gross examination being a considerable contributor. While Pathologists' Assistants (PAs) play an increasing role in gross examination, there is little known regarding the time required for PAs to complete grossing tasks. This information is essential for effective staffing and workload management in pathology laboratories. The objective of our study was to determine the time required for PAs to gross second and third trimester singleton placentas in a large tertiary hospital with a significant perinatal pathology service.

Materials and methods

For our study, 7 certified PAs each grossed a minimum of 10 secon

SUBMITTER: Horn C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685689 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature