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TESTICULAR BIOPSY

Test Code
AP41


CPT Codes
88307

Preferred Specimen
Testicular tissue biopsy


Instructions
Label specimen with patient's name (first and last), date of birth or history number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.
Note: Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC orNotes: 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 testicular biopsy specimens in formalin.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:2 days


Clinical Significance
Useful for the study of testicular parenchymal diseases.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Surgical Pathology



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.