Skin Biopsy, Immunofluorescence
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen:
Tissue
Minimum:
4 mm skin punch biopsy is required.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Analytic Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
Deliver the specimen to the Surgical Pathology laboratory at 5804 JPP. A completed requisition must accompany all requests. It should contain: patient name, medical record number, date of biopsy, tissue source, biopsy site, clinical history, question(s) to be answered, and differential diagnosis. Include other pertinent history and findings.
Methodology:
Light Microscopy and Direct Immunofluorescence
CPT Code:
88305 (technical and professional) 88346 x 5 (technical and professional)
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery