Pathology Consultation

Test Code

3541X

CPT Codes
Dependent upon testing performed and level of complexity of pathologist review.<br /> <br />

Includes

Microscopic interpretation by a pathologist; includes H & E slide preparation if paraffin blocks are submitted. If paraffin blocks are submitted, then Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 [each stain] or 88313 [each stain]) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 for each antibody) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue in an IHC specimen transport kit

Other Acceptable Specimens

Fixed tissue or Fresh (unfixed) tissue or Tissue in neutral buffered formalin

Instructions

Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information. Name, telephone # and fax# of referring physician. Please contact the lab for additional sample types.

For instructions refer to
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/content/dam/corporate/restricted/documents/test-directory/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Not Established
Fixed tissue/Fresh (unfixed) tissue/Tissue in neutral buffered formalin
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled slide(s)/block(s) • Slides broken beyond repair during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on slide(s)/block(s) and name on test requisition

Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.

Clinical Significance

The nature of possible underlying disease states can often be detected by microscopically visualizing histologic changes in tissue biopsies.

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.