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Submitting A Specimen
Learn how to properly submit a specimen to Sagis to ensure accurate results and smooth lab processing. These videos provide insight on submitting dry nail clippings, e-swabs for wound PCR, fine needle aspirates, and formalin-fixed tissues.
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Submitting an E-swab for Wound PCR
Gain clear instructions on proper E-swab specimen handling for molecular wound PCR analysis. The video covers critical steps such as properly securing the specimen in the swab container, completing the requisition, and maintaining specimen stability for accurate results.
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Submitting a Nail Clipping
Follow this quick, practical overview on how to submit a dry nail clipping for fungal PCR testing. You’ll learn best practices for labeling, documentation, and packaging to meet Sagis requirements and ensure reliable diagnostic accuracy.
Submitting a Syringe with Aspirate
Learn the correct procedure for preparing and submitting a fine needle aspirate for cytologic evaluation. Use this technique for fine needle aspirates of cysts, gout, or neoplasms. This guide walks through safe capping, labeling, and transport techniques that preserve sample integrity for cytologic testing at Sagis.
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Submitting a Specimen in Formalin
(Nail Unit / Skin / Soft Tissue / Bone)
Understand the process for submitting formalin-fixed tissue samples—this includes nail unit, skin, soft tissue, or bone specimens—for histopathology. Learn how to label the container, complete the requisition, and package the specimen correctly to support efficient processing by the Sagis lab.
Securely Submit Clinical Photos
Our Clinical Photo Submission form makes it easy to securely and efficiently send clinical photos directly to Sagis from any device.
The form is HIPAA-compliant, encrypted, and designed for fast submission. You can capture a photo in the moment or upload an existing image from your library. Include measurements, a gross visual description of the lesion, and the patient’s clinical history in the visual description field.
Once submitted, your photo accompanies the case and is referenced in the resulting pathology report.
Bookmark the link to access the form from any cell phone, tablet, or desktop. QR code stickers for individual patient rooms are also available through your local Sagis representative or directly on our Clinical Supplies Order Form.
Submitting A Specimen
Learn how to properly submit a specimen to Sagis to ensure accurate results and smooth lab processing. These videos provide insight on submitting dry nail clippings, e-swabs for wound PCR, fine needle aspirates, and formalin-fixed tissues.
Submitting a Specimen in Formalin
(Nail Unit / Skin / Soft Tissue / Bone)
Understand the process for submitting formalin-fixed tissue samples—this includes nail unit, skin, soft tissue, or bone specimens—for histopathology. Learn how to label the container, complete the requisition, and package the specimen correctly to support efficient processing by the Sagis lab.
Related Video
Submitting a Nail Clipping
Follow this quick, practical overview on how to submit a dry nail clipping for fungal PCR testing. You’ll learn best practices for labeling, documentation, and packaging to meet Sagis’ requirements and ensure reliable diagnostic accuracy.
Submitting an E-swab for Wound PCR
Gain clear instructions on proper E-swab specimen handling for molecular wound PCR analysis. The video covers critical steps such as properly securing the specimen in the swab container, completing the requisition, and maintaining specimen stability for accurate results.
Related Video
Submitting a Syringe with Aspirate
Learn the correct procedure for preparing and submitting a fine needle aspirate for cytologic evaluation. Use this technique for fine needle aspirates of cysts, gout, or neoplasms. This guide walks through safe capping, labeling, and transport techniques that preserve sample integrity for cytologic testing at Sagis.
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