The Simultaneous Processing of Multiple Specimens from the Same Patient to Improve the Efficiency of Mohs Surgery

(usually 2 to 4 specimens depending on their size) excisional specimens from anatomic sites of similar consistency on the same patient may be sectioned together and mounted on one glass slide by the single section method. The single section method saves time by omitting the division each specimen into smaller sections, which reduces the number of specimens that must be cut, stained, and cover slipped by the technician and interpreted by the surgeon [1-3]. This method permits the surgeon to view all of the specimens at once and increases the rapidity of frozen section preparation and examination (Figure 1).