Which of the following is NOT typically part of the gross pathology (grossing) process of a resected specimen?
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Correct answer: Performing DNA sequencing
Grossing involves macroscopic description — size, shape, colour, consistency, and cut surface — not molecular testing such as DNA sequencing, which is a separate laboratory study.
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