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BREAST TISSUE EXAMINATION
Test CodeAP9
CPT Codes
88305 - 88309 - specimen dependent
Preferred Specimen
1) Breast tissue, including excisional biopsies and lumpectomies 2) Breast tissue, mastectomies and reduction mammoplasties 3) Sentinel lymph nodes
Other Acceptable Specimens
Ambient
Instructions
Label container with patient's name (first and last), date of birth or history number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.1. Forward all excisional biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies and sentinel lymph nodes to the Surgical Pathology Department immediately after excision. 2. Needle-localized breast biopsies should be x-rayed, then delivered to the Surgical Pathology Department. 3. Record the time of excision in military time on the specimen label and/or pathology requisition.
Note: Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
Note: Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
Transport Container
Place fresh specimen into a plastic bag without formalin.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Saturday Report Available:2-3 days
Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of disease processes.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Surgical Pathology
