| Synonyms: |
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| Specimen: |
Tissue |
| Container: |
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| Volume: |
Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: |
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| Specimen Collection: |
Surgical excision - large specimens surgically removed for treatment, repair or identification. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: |
If taken in AMC Operating Room bring fresh to the Pathology Lab C-57, otherwise place tissue in container of 10% neutral buffered formalin so that entire specimen is covered with formalin. If breast tissue is submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin note date/time specimen is placed in formalin. If specimen is too large to be placed in a container with formalin it should be transported to the Histology Lab immediately or refrigerated. Contact lab at 262-3736 or Histology Tech "on-call", 262-3999, beeper 6129 for assistance/questions. |
| Lab Code: |
PATH |
| Requisition: |
Pathology
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| Test Includes: |
Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis |
| Critical Value: |
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| Test Frequency: |
Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: |
3-5 working days |
| CPT Code(s): |
88302, 88304, 88305, 88307, 88309 |
| LCD or NCD: |
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| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII
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