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INTRAOPERATIVE PATHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION
Test CodeAP30
Alias/See Also
FROZEN SECTION
CPT Codes
varies
Preferred Specimen
Specimens for frozen section may consist of all types of tissue, except bone or calcified tissue
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.1. Moisten the specimen with saline and place into a dry specimen container, without fixative. 2. Forward entire specimen to lab immediately after excision. 3. Needle-localized breast biopsies should first be transported to GBMC's Mammography for x-ray , then delivered to the lab, accompanied by the specimen radiograph.
Notes:
1. Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC and mark for frozen section if needed or complete the "Tissue Examination request Form - Frozen Section" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
2. The assay cannot be performed on specimens fixed in formalin.
3. Certain tissues and conditions are best examined on permanent section only; these include cone biopsies of the cervix, and lymph nodes when lymphoma is suspected.
4. Tissues consisting predominently of fat are technically difficult and may not be amenable to frozen section.
5. Indicate "frozen section" on specimen label and form.
Notes:
1. Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC and mark for frozen section if needed or complete the "Tissue Examination request Form - Frozen Section" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
2. The assay cannot be performed on specimens fixed in formalin.
3. Certain tissues and conditions are best examined on permanent section only; these include cone biopsies of the cervix, and lymph nodes when lymphoma is suspected.
4. Tissues consisting predominently of fat are technically difficult and may not be amenable to frozen section.
5. Indicate "frozen section" on specimen label and form.
Transport Container
Send fresh without fixative to lab immediately after excision. See instructions.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:20 MINUTES
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical Significance
Useful for assisting the surgeon in making intraoperative decisions using information derived from gross and microscopic pathologic examination.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Surgical Pathology
