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CPT:
LOINC:
Order Code: RMCPATHTIS
Result Name: RMCSURGREP
Result Code: RMCL800008
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation, H&E Stain
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center, Histopathology
Specimen Requirements
Fresh or fixed tissue.
Tissue fixed in formalin cannot be used for cultures, frozen sections, flow cytometry or electron microscopy.
Cultures of tissue are best taken in the operating room where a sterile field exists.
If a culture is being ordered, send the specimen “fresh” in a separate container. Refer to Microbiology Culture orders for more information.
Specimen Collection and Transport
Collect specimens in 10% buffered formalin containers and deliver to Histology lab.
Containers are available of varying sizes so that a 10:1 ratio of formalin to tissue is preferred.
Fresh specimens, i.e. breast, should be submitted on a sterile pad moistened with sterile saline.
Stable at Room Temperature.
Day(s) Performed
Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Saturday, 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Specimens received after 4:00PM will not be processed until the next business day.
Turnaround time for routine cases is 48 hours.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Any of the following CPT 88302, 88304, 88305, 88307, 88309 depending on the complexity of the submitted specimen.
Additional Information
Photography of submitted tissue is available upon request.
Pathologists reserve the right to evaluate cases utilizing special techniques according to their medical judgment. This may require special stains, immunohistochemical stains, and additional serological or cytometric evaluation.
Clinical Correlation: Providers are encouraged, and always welcome in the pathology offices to consult, review gross and/or microscopic specimens on their cases, and to discuss the clinical history. Special stains or techniques are available by provider request.