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Test Code AP Tissue Pathology Tissue Request

Important Note

Reflex testing/special stains ordered as appropiate by Pathologist

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital - Histology Laboratory     304-388-9463
General Hospital -Histology Laboratory     304-388-7844
Women and Children Hospital- Histology Laboratory     304-388-2284
Teays Valley Hospital- Histology Laboratory     304-757-1768

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be labeld with 2 patient identifiers including first and last name. Multiple specimens from a single patient must be submitted in separate containers and labeled according to specific sites. Collection time must be noted in HIS or on the specimen container.

 

Specimen should be placed in 10% Neutralize Buffer Formalin (NBF) and completely covered with 20% more NBF than the volume of specimen. Ensure container lids are tight.  Place specimen in a biohazard bag and paper work in the pouch of the bag. Deliver to the laboratory as possible.

 

Large specimens, such as a limb, are sectioned as soon as possible and the sections are placed in 10% Neutralize Buffer Formalin (NBF).  If large specimens are received dry and wrapped with surgical drape, they must be refrigerate until processing can be completed. 

Specimen Rejection

  • Failure to follow laboratory specimen collection, labeling, transport or storage policies. 

Storage and Stability

Specimen must be in 10% NBF at room temperature.

Large specimens may be sent/stored refrigerated.

Deliver to pathology immediately.

Specimens are kept 14 days post diagnosis.

Reference Values

See pathlology report

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Specimen may be collected at anytime and stored in NBF.

Processed Monday through Friday with 24-72 hour turnaround time

CPT Coding

88300-88309-tissue specific

88311-decalcification (for bone biopsy, bone marrow, and any calcified tissue)

88312-88313-special stains