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Histopathology

In the Histopathology Department of the Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology at the University Hospital Zurich, tissue samples - from particles just a few millimeters in size (biopsies) to large surgical specimens - are examined macroscopically and microscopically. This (fine) tissue examination of pathological tissue changes enables a fast, cost-effective and precise diagnosis of diseases.

For many diseases, especially tumors, histopathology is the gold standard of diagnostics. It also provides crucial information for the prognosis of diseases and for therapeutic decisions. A number of special techniques such as histo- and immunohistochemical examinations are used in histopathology for defined questions.

Carrying out frozen section examinations

Please register for frozen section examinations by telephone: +41 44 255 25 29 or +41 44 255 25 32

Rapid examinations are carried out from Monday to Friday 07.00 – 17.30; Saturday 08.00 – 11.30 (closed on public holidays).

Please enter the telephone number of the operating theater or the surgeon for the telephone transmission of findings on the submission form.

Order form for frozen section examinations

Placing an order

You can order submission containers and shipping material from us(order form).

Tissue samples from all organ systems.

Sample material Fixation
Standard sample Neutral buffered formaldehyde 4 %
Suspected lymphoma
Tumors
Skin
ENT / mouth unclear
Pedopathology Intestine
Innervation disorders and pancreas		 native
Osteopathies Alcohol 80 % for plastic embedding
Pneumoconiosis Guidance
Mamma excisates Whole, standardized marked
Kidney biopsy Fixation set

Submission forms

Sampling

University Hospital Zurich
Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology
Histology laboratory PATH F 1
Schmelzbergstrasse 12
8091 Zurich

Monday to Friday 07.00 – 17.30; Saturday 08.00 – 11.30 (closed on public holidays)

External collection service

A courier collection service is available for external clients from the Canton of Zurich (medical practices, private laboratories, hospitals, etc.) who wish to regularly send samples to the laboratories affiliated with the UZL. Inquiries regarding the courier service provided by the UZL should be addressed to the UZL office.

Responsible squad

Portrait Achim Weber

Achim Weber, Prof. Dr. med.

Senior Physician, Vice Director of the Institute, Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology

Tel. +41 44 255 27 81
Specialties: Molecular pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Liver pathology

Information on findings

Please register the written transmission of findings by e-mail.

Tel. +41 44 255 25 11
Mail pathologie@usz.ch

Monday to Friday 08.00 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 17.00 (closed on public holidays)

Laboratory information

Tel. +41 44 255 96 45

Monday to Friday 07.00 – 17.00 (closed on public holidays)

Responsible Department

Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology