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Pathology [pp] (Permanent Sections)

Message
Performed in Surgical Pathology


Test Code
Pathology [pp] (Permanent Sections)


Alias/See Also
Pathology specimen+B2:B5 1-26 [sub-p]                             
Pathology E-Req and 1st Specimen                   
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Includes
Tissues for regular processing with no special requests


Preferred Specimen
Specimen submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin


Instructions
Order placed in Cerner per power plan
Container labeled with PPID Cerner label                                                                                
Specimens delivered to Surgical Pathology for processing                                                     



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled specimen
Unlabeled specimen
Improperly labeled specimen


Setup Schedule
Monday – Friday, some sites provide on call and Saturday hours. Please contact your facility Surgical Pathology department for schedule. 




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.