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PATHOLOGY, INITIAL SURGICAL SPECIMEN (Lymph Nodes)
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EPIC orderable code for this test is LAB3042
EPIC orderable code for this test is LAB3042
Test Code
Surgical Lymph Nodes
Alias/See Also
lab3042
CPT Codes
88307 – Sentinel lymph node, lymph node
Includes
- Sentinel Lymph Node: Histopathologic examination of tissue sections stained with H&E, special stains, and additional analysis as indicated.
- Lymph Node: Histopathological examination, touch preparation, and lymphoid cell marker studies including immunocytochemical and flow cytometric studies.
Preferred Specimen
- Sentinel Lymph Node: Fresh tissue in leak-proof container. Specimen container should be marked with radioactive label.
- Lymph Node: Fresh lymph node in a sterile container with lid.
Minimum Volume
Entire specimen, preferably more than 1.5 cubic centimeters.
Instructions
- Sentinel Lymph Node: Specimen container should be marked with radioactive label. Notify Gross Room at 304-598-4130 prior to sending.
- Lymph Node: Indicate if specimen is for lymphoma protocol.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
- Unstable. Deliver to Gross Room immediately.
- Monday – Friday: Before 07:00 and after 17:00 notify Pathology resident on call.
- Weekends and Holidays: Notify Pathology resident on call.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen on formalin. Dried or inadequately handled specimen, unlabeled or improperly labeled specimen.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.
