Written approval must be secured when obtaining specimens and materials from the UAB Department of Pathology.

To obtain cells, tissues or organs from any body site, contact the Director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology at 934-6608 for written approval, using the Release of Pathologic Materials: Anatomical form.

To obtain human body fluids such as serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid or non-tissue-based microbiologic specimens, contact the Director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine at 934-6421 for written approval, using the Release of Pathologic Materials: Pathologic form.