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Pathology Consultation [3541X]
Test Code35418
CPT Codes
Dependent upon testing performed and level of complexity of pathologist review.
Includes
Microscopic interpretation by a pathologist; includes H & E slide preparation if paraffin blocks are submitted. If paraffin blocks are submitted, then Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 [each stain] or 88313 [each stain]) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 for each antibody) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block or 4 unstained slides, submitted in a slide folder
Other Acceptable Specimens
H & E slides submitted in a slide folder
Instructions
Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information; CBC results; peripheral blood smear; name, telephone # and fax # of referring physician.
For instructions refer to https://www.questdiagnostics.com/content/dam/corporate/restricted/documents/test-directory/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
The nature of possible underlying disease states can often be detected by microscopically visualizing histologic changes in tissue biopsies.
