SURGICAL PATHOLOGY

Message
Services include:

1.) Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology
2.) Breast Pathology
3.) Cardiac Pathology
4.) Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathology
5.) Genitourinary Pathology
6.) Gynecological Pathology
7.) Head and Neck Pathology
8.) Melanoma Pathology
9.) Renal Pathology
10.) Thyroid Pathology

Surgical specimen analysis can be ordered in EPIC or submitted using the form below. 



Test Code
SURGP


Includes
Gross Specimen Examination: All specimens recieved will receive a gross examination and description (type of material, gross details, unique characteristics, measurements).
Histology: Tissue cassettes are submitted to Alverno laboratories for processing in histology. 
Microscopic Examination: Pathologist will read slides, do microscopic description and give a diagnosis.

 


Specimen Stability
Gross specimens are filed on shelves and retained for at least 2 weeks after final report has been signed out.


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
The final diagnosis should be supported by gross findings, and if included, microscropic findings. Specialized studies (immunohistochemisty, gene rearrangement, flow cytometry) will be included in the comment or as an addendum. 

Reports should be completed within 2 workinig days. 


Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital (gross examination)
Alverno Laboratories (histology)



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.