Muscle Biopsy

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Epic Consult Pathology-Surgical Pathology

Histopathology
5225 RCP
356-2140

Specimen(s):

Fresh or Frozen Tissue

Minimum:

Place fresh tissue in saline-moistened gauze for transporting to the laboratory. DO NOT place tissue in formalin fixative.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1700 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact the Histopathology Laboratory at 356-2140 or contact Dr. Steve Moore at pager #5197.

Turn Around Time:

7-14 days

Reference Range:

The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Comments:

Epic code: CON316

Methodology:

Light Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry, Immunofluorescence, and Electron Microscopy

CPT Code:

88305 Light Microscopy (technical and professional)
88319 Enzyme Histochemistry (technical and professional)
88346 Immunofluorescence (technical and professional)
88348/88349 Electron Microscopy (technical and professional)
88314 Histochemical Staining with frozen section(technical and professional)
88331 Pathology frozen section during surgery with frozen section during surgery
      (technical and professional)

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Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery