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Requests for Slides and Blocks

Patient Slide

Slides and blocks can be requested by an outside institution or patient as part of a patient's continuation of care.

See the below information on how to request your slides and blocks from UT Southwestern (UTSW) affiliated hospitals and clinics.

  • Outside Institution Requests

    Please fax an official request on facility letterhead to Anatomic Pathology Central Receiving (APCR) stating the request is for continuation of patient care. Unstained slides/stained slides can be provided (blocks are not released).

    Please include the following information:

    • Patient demographic information:
      • Patient's name
      • Patient's date of birth
      • Patient's UTSW MRN (if known)
    • Pathology surgical case information:
      • Pathology case number OR the date range for the requested case
      • How many unstained slides / at what thickness (microns) OR if requesting existing stained slides
    • Where to send material:
      • Contact Name
      • Contact Phone Number
      • Address
    • Consent for release, signed by Patient

    Please fax this information to: 214-633-8854 (attn: Anatomic Pathology Central Receiving - APCR)
    Phone: 214-633-4100

  • Patient Requests

    Patients are able to request their slides by one of the following two options:

    1. Have your physician send an official request. See "Outside Institution Requests" above.
    2. Contact Medical Records
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