Shipping Instructions for Sending Tissue

When sending us material for consultation, please include:
  1. Fill out the Surgical Pathology Consultation Requisition Form.
  2. Include a copy of the patients insurance, with preauthorization if needed.
  3. If coming from a pathology laboratory, please include a copy of your report, even if preliminary or draft.
  4. Place tissue in appropriate containers (please see additional instructions for specific tissue types and diagnostic considerations) and place them in biohazard bags.

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  5. Place the biohazard bag, requisition and required documents inside a box.Sending Cases

  6. Send the box via local courier, Fedex/UPS as appropriate, choose Same Day delivery or Priority Overnight as available.

    Sending Cases
  7. Address:



    UCSF Department of Pathology

    Attn: Gross Room

    505 Parnassus Avenue

    Suite M576

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-1608

    [email protected]