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Surgical Pathology Exam
MessagePathology
Test Code
LAB1750
Preferred Specimen
Formalin fixed tissue
Other Acceptable Specimens
Fresh, unfixed tissue
Instructions
Collect tissue
Submit source information with the specimen.
Submit source information with the specimen.
Transport Container
Variable
Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlableled containers. Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type.
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Report Available
3-5 Business days for routine specimens. Specimens requiring ancillary tests or expert consultation may take at least 14 business days.
Clinical Significance
Appropriate stains and other ancillary testing may be performed and charged separately. Tests requested by the referring physician (eg immunostains, molecular studies, etc.) may not be performed if they are deemed to be unnecessary by the reviewing patho
Performing Laboratory
HNB & HHI
