Neuropathology Consultations
| Order form: | Anatomic Pathology Consult Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: |
88321 Referred Slides (technical and professional) or
88323 Referred Material requiring slide preparation (technical and
professional)
88325 Comprehensive consultation on referred materials (technical and
professional)
Additional studies as needed.
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Specimen(s):
Slides, Tissue and Tissue Blocks
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Turn Around Time:
For glass slides only on tumors, expect 2 days turn-around. For
muscle biopsies and nerve biopsies, the turn-around-time may often
be longer than 2 days. When tissue is submitted, expect 2-day
turn-around for preliminary reports and 7-10 days for final reports.
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
Epic code: CON316
For Peripheral Nerve Biopsy, please refer to How to Send a Nerve Biopsy.
For Muscle Biopsy, please refer to How to Send a Muscle Biopsy.
For Peripheral Nerve Biopsy, please refer to How to Send a Nerve Biopsy.
For Muscle Biopsy, please refer to How to Send a Muscle Biopsy.
Methodology:
Light Microscopy
Instructions:
Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)