Electron Microscopy, Tissue

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2491
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PS
Alternate Names
  • EM Tissue
Included Tests

Electron Microscopy Diagnosic; Electron Microscopy Scanning; Level II; Level III; Level IV; Level V; Level VI


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Contact the Histology Deparment at 266-1630 to schedule the date and time of procedure to be done with the physician 


Specimen Requirements

Small pieces of (2 x 5 x 5 cm) tissue


Transport And Storage

Ambient


Collection Instructions

Order must include patient history and physical report


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


Methodology:
  • Electron Microscopy

Production Schedule

Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Pathology
Turn Around Time

72 to 80 hours


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

88348, (Based on tissue type - 88302, 88304, 88305, 88307, 88309)


Medical Necessity May Apply