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TEST CODE

CPT CODE

Fee for service will vary, depending on the number of specimens submitted and complexity of the specimen and diagnosis:

88300, Level I
88302, Level II
88304, Level III

88305, Level IV
88307, Level V
88309, Level VI

Additional testing may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist as follows: 88311, decalcification; 88312 or 88313, special stains and/or 88341, 88342, 88344 IHC (immunohistochemistry stains); 88331, Frozen Section (Lubbock Only). These services will be performed at an additional charge.

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE AND STABILITY

Routine tissues:

Room temperature indefinitely

Frozen Section specimen:

Call Avero Lubbock at 806-687-7284 for immediate pick-up

REJECTION CRITERIA

Specimens collected using alternative methods may not be rejected but may include a disclaimer on the final report.

TRANSPORT CONTAINER / SPECIMEN

Routine Histopathology Specimens:

10% Neutral buffered formalin-fixed tissue

Frozen Section Specimen:

Send fresh tissue immediately in a container without fixative

TURNAROUND TIME

Routine tissues:

24 – 48 hours from receipt at the lab

Frozen Section specimen:

Depending on tissue type and arrival in lab, a TAT of 20 minutes can be expected

COLLECTION

1. Collect biopsy(ies) with care. Avoid crushing the specimen with forceps or other instruments.
2. a. Routine tissues- place tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin within one hour of excision.
   b. Frozen Section specimen- place tissue in a container without fixative.
3. Notate on requisition the time of tissue collection and cold ischemic time.
4. Label specimen container with two patient identifiers.

TEST SETUP

Monday – Friday (days)

METHODOLOGY

Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation performed