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Test Name:
Tissue, Histopathology Exam
- SBMF No:
38550 - Performance Lab Name:
Anatomic Pathology - Test Mnemonic:
AP ORD - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
88302; 88304; 88305; 88307; 88309 - Spec Type:
Tissue section - Spec Container:
Tissue fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Collected by physician
Document exact specimen source on requisition
Clearly note pertinent patient information such as "Uric Acid Crystal exam" or "Gout" on requisition to ensure that a slide will be reserved for special staining procedures - Spec Process:
Immediately fix all tissue specimens in formalin
Use an amount of formalin approximating 10-20 times size of tissue
Fixed specimens can remain room temperature until transport
Note: If additional studies (such as culture) are anticipated, use an unfixed portion of specimen - Spec Store Transport:
Room temperature - Spec Stability:
In formalin: 48 hours room temperature (20-30°C) - Methodology:
Paraffin processing - Use:
Histologic diagnosis - Clinical Significance:
Histologic diagnosis - Reference Range:
Results interpreted by pathologist. - Test Type:
AP
