Gross and Microscopic Exam

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2491
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PS
Included Tests

Level II; Level III; Level IV; Level V; Level VI


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

Tissue/Object removed from patient in 10% formalin


Transport And Storage

Ambient


Collection Instructions

All surgical specimens must be labeled with the Patient's Name, Idendification Number,Physician, and source of specimen

Tissue/Object, Site/Source must be written on the container and requisition.


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Pathology Report, Level testing and/or combination Level testing completed will be determined by source and diagnosis


Test Comments:

If additional reflex testing is needed turn around time will be delayed


Methodology:
  • Formalin fix parafin embeded tissue

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Histology
Turn Around Time

48 to 72 hours


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

88302, 88304, 88305, 88307, 88309