| Synonyms: |
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| Specimen: |
Excised muscle tissue |
| Container: |
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| Volume: |
Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: |
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| Specimen Collection: |
Surgical excision of muscle tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: |
Contact Histology 262-3736 prior to procedure. Transport fresh on ice to Pathology. If clamps are used, do not remove tissue from them. |
| Lab Code: |
PATH |
| Requisition: |
Pathology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient)
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| Test Includes: |
Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis (Light and Electron Microscopy depending on request and/or suspected diagnosis) |
| Critical Value: |
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| Test Frequency: |
Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: |
5-7 working days |
| CPT Code(s): |
88305, 88313x3, 88319x4, 88348 |
| LCD or NCD: |
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| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII
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