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What is nonviable?

In pathology, the term “nonviable” describes tissue or cells that are no longer alive or able to function normally. Nonviable tissue cannot be accurately examined or tested because it has become damaged or has died, meaning pathologists cannot reliably interpret results from it. What could cause a sample to be nonviable? A sample may become …
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What is a specimen?

In pathology, a specimen is any sample taken from your body and sent to a laboratory for examination by a pathologist. Specimens can vary widely in size and type, from small samples of tissue to entire organs or even bodily fluids like blood or urine. Examining specimens is essential for diagnosing and understanding many different …
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