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Pathology 2018 Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
ISSN: 2319-9865 Page 56
October 08-09, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
17th International Conference on
Pathology & Cancer
Epidemiology
Background: The Royal College of Pathologists has issued
guidance on specimens of little clinical value; this includes
placentas. It has been agreed nationally that there are specific
indications for processing these specimens; most of the important
features can be recorded by midwives at the time of delivery and
microscopic examination reveals little else except for certain
clinical circumstances. We wished to determine if we were being
referred appropriate cases.
Methods: A pathology database search was utilized and identified
140 specimens for the 2016 period. 32 were selected randomly. All
were audited against the standard.
Results: In every report that was analysed themother’s details such
as date of birth was reported. On the contrary, none of the infant’s
details which include foetal birth weight or condition was reported.
This was the most neglected field and is extremely important to
provide context for the microscopic examination being requested.
Conclusion: The results of this audit showed that 100% of the
mother’s details and responsible consultant was stated in every
report. Unfortunately, infant details were not provided on any of the
requests; there is an opportunity to improve.
Biography
Itika Kumar is Currently working in The James Cook University Hospital, UK
An audit of placental specimens, their clinical indications and
suitability for assessment
Itika Kumar, Graeme Watson and Adrienne Mutton
The James Cook University Hospital, UK
Itika Kumar et al., RRJMHS 2018
Volume: 7