The American Society of Clinical Pathology Quality Management Practice
Review Committee is sponsoring publication of a series of articles co
mmenting on procedures used by pathologists during the examination of
various surgical specimens. Committee-sponsored survey results serve a
s the basis for discussion and commentary by an expert in the field. A
lthough this information may prove useful in forming a practice parame
ter, it is not the intention of the author or the committee to identif
y this information as a practice parameter. The publication of this ar
ticle does not necessarily represent the opinions or endorsement by th
e ASCP Board of Directors.