Specimen:

Slides, Tissue and Tissue Blocks

Minimum:

Skin biopsy or excision is required. The requisition must contain: 
patient name, medical record number, biopsy date, tissue source, biopsy 
site, question(s) to be answered, differential diagnosis, and complete 
patient history and findings.

Place tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Label container with the 
patient name, medical record number, and tissue source.

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

2-3 days

Reference Range:

The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Methodology:

Light Microscopy

Instructions:

Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories 
1-866-844-2522 (toll free) 
319-384-7213 (Fax)

CPT Code:

88304, 88305, 88312, 88313, 88321, 88342

See Additional Information:
Consultation Overview