Skin Biopsy

Epic code:	LAB4832
Order form:	Consult Pathology-Dermatopathology

Histopathology
5225 RCP
356-2140

Specimen(s):

Tissue

Minimum:

Skin biopsy is required.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.

Turn Around 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.

Label the container with the patient name, medical record number and 
tissue source.

Methodology:

Light Microscopy

CPT Code:

88305 (technical and professional)
88346 x5 (technical and professional)

See also:
Skin Biopsy, Immunofluorescence, Tissue

See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery