NEW AND IMPROVED PATHOLOGY CONSULTATION SUBMISSION GUIDANCE
Effective February 6th, 2026, Michigan Medicine Laboratories (MLabs) will transition to a new and improved Slide and Block kit for submission of Pathology Consultations. Please continue to use any of the current Slide and Block Kits that you have on hand until your supply is exhausted.
The MLabs Business Development team will begin scheduling in person training visits on February 6, 2026. To schedule an in person or remote training, or if you have any questions, please contact MLabs Client Services at 800.862.7284.
Upcoming Changes:
- UPDATED Slide and Block Kit
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Improved graphics and inner lid packaging instructions.
- Cold packs will be shipped separately for convenient freezing.
- Additional slide and block holders are available for ordering.
- NEW! Pathology Consultation Materials Submission Protocol Booklet
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Comprehensive guidelines that include instructions for preparation, packaging, and shipping of documents and materials to support reliable and timely consultation reports.
- Specific requirements for the materials and documents needed by subspecialty service.
- NEW! Specialty Specific Requirements Sheet
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A convenient guide to required materials according to the specialty service that will review the case submitted.
- NEW! Protocol Quick Guide
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A concise, eight-step summary of the protocol booklet designed for efficient reference.
- NEW! Anatomic Locations Reference Sheet
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A quick and straightforward guide to determine the specialty service that will review the case based on anatomic location or tissue type submitted.
- UPDATED Pathology Consultation Requisition Form
- Improved to simplify completion, promote thorough submissions, and support responsible material handling.
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NEW! Online Educational Resources
- Online training, instructional video, and all of the resources above available in PDF format.
