The Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya provides histopathology/ special stains and cytopathology services to non- governmental hospitals/institutions for a reasonable fee which is less than that of the cost of the current private sector charges.

• All samples should be received at the histopathology laboratory on the same day or the day after the surgery between 8.30 am -3 pm on weekdays.
• Each sample should be accompanied by a duly filled request form which will be provided by the department (annexure 2) link The contact numbers of both the patient and the doctor, preferably the consultant is essential.
• The transport of specimens is a responsibility of the institution concerned.
• Ensure
  • an adequate amount of good quality 10% formalin as the fixative
  • leak proof plastic containers
  • adequate size of the container to accommodate the specimen
• Patient’s name, BHT /clinic number, sample type and the price of each sample should be tabulated in the form provided ( Annexure 3). Verify and confirm the prices from a designated member in the Department of Pathology before the payment.
• The full payment to be paid to the Bursar’s office, Faculty of Medicine in cash on receipt of the specimens.
• If your institution adds a handling charge for each of these samples , make sure that the total amount charged from the patient is reasonably lower than that of the private sector charge for a similar specimen as our aim is to provide the benefit of cutting the cost to the patient.
• The reports are to be collected by the institution within the following time frame
  • Reports of the biopsies – 2 weeks
  • Reports of surgical specimens- 3-4 weeks
  • FNAC and other Cytology samples- 2 week
  • Pap smears-1 month
  • Any urgent specimens will be given priority and an early report will be provided if it is informed to the laboratory on receipt.

	Annexure 1
	Annexure 2
	Annexure 3

• The request for the special stain/s should be made by a Consultant Pathologist.
• The relevant wax block/s should be provided
• The payment in cash should be made at the bursar’s office, Faculty of Medicine , Ragama between 8.30am to 3pm on weekdays.
• Each sample should accompany a form that will be provided to your institution by the Department of Pathology( annexure A). Verify and confirm the tests and prices from a designated member in the Department of Pathology before the payment.
• The test slide, control slide and the wax block will be returned in 2 weeks.
• Interpretation and reporting to be performed by the requesting Pathologist
• If your institution adds a handling charge, make sure that the total amount charged from the patient is reasonably lower than that of the private sector charge for a similar test as our aim is to provide the benefit of cutting the cost to the patient
• The specimens that are brought by individual patients will be accepted only if the Pathologist request is available and the Annexure A is completed.
• This service could be subjected to delays and interruption due to various situations arising in the University. If so this will be informed beforehand.
• Please contact the histopathology laboratory on 0112953407 for any clarification.

Annexure A