Lymph Node Biopsy

Test Code

3941188

CPT Codes
88180-Flow cytometry (standard report has 13 markers); 88305-Surgical pathology; 88312-Special stains, each; 88346-Immunofluorescence, each antibody; 88348-Electron microscopy

Includes

Includes gross and microscopic examination of paraffin sections, impression smears, and possible electron microscopy.

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Petri dish or saline moistened sponge
Specimen Volume: Tissue
Forms: Surgical Pathology Request Form
Collection Instructions:
   1. Fresh, unfixed tissue is essential for flow cytometry studies, which are done at the discretion of pathologist.
   2. Proper fixation requires slicing with a scalpel blade across long axis at thickness no >3 mm, that large volumes of fixative be used in proportion to tissue volume, and that slices not be stacked in fixative.
   3. Buffered neutral formalin is preservative of choice.
   4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
   5. Notify histology technician or pathologist that specimen has been brought to Surgical Pathology Laboratory.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Frozen section is used on request and then the tissue is processed for permanent sections.

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided.

Clinical Significance

Useful for the diagnosis of various lymphadenopathies.

Performed By
CoxHealth

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.