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COLON BIOPSY for HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE EVALUATION
Test CodeAP19
CPT Codes
88323
Preferred Specimen
Colon biopsy from a patient who is <2 months old.
Instructions
Label specimen with patient's name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.1. Forward specimen promptly to the Surgical Pathology Department 2. The biopsy should include either the mucosa/full thickness submucosa, or mucosa/submucosa/muscularis propria.
Notes: Place order fo Surgical Pathology Exam in Epic or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. Indicate that the specimen is to be evaluated for HIrschsprung's disease. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
Notes: Place order fo Surgical Pathology Exam in Epic or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. Indicate that the specimen is to be evaluated for HIrschsprung's disease. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
Transport Container
Place colon biopsy specimens in formalin.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:2 to 3 days
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical Significance
Useful for the comprehensive evaluation of possible Hirschsprung's disease and includes acetylcholinesterase stain.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Surgical Pathology
