TISSUE FOR SURGICAL PATHOLOGY EVALUATION

Test Code

AP43

CPT Codes
Varies

Preferred Specimen

All tissue objects removed during operative procedures, except those specimens specifically defined by Medical Board action, must be sent to GBMC's Surgical Pathology Department for examination.

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. Place small biopsy specimens not requiring intraoperative consultation immediately in formalin. 2. Place very small specimens between sponges in a tissue processing bag supplied by GBMC. 3. Place organ and larger tissue resections in large biohazard bags. 4. For breast specimens, calculi, lymphoma workup, muscle/nerve biopsies, and testicular biopsies, see individual test listings. 5. Deliver amputations to GBMC's Surgical Pathology Department immediately. 6. Place all other fresh, unfixed specimens not requiring intraoperative consultation into the specimen refrigerator for pickup by GBMC's Surgical Pathology Department personnel.
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

Varies by specimen size - see collection instructions

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist

Setup Schedule

Set Up:Monday - Saturday Report Available:Varies

Clinical Significance

Useful for the diagnosis of disease processes.

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.