Surgical Pathology (Histology)
Order Code:
74316
Test Summary
The practice of surgical pathology allows for definitive diagnosis (or lack thereof) in any case where tissue samples are removed from the patient. This is usually performed by a combination of gross (i.e., marcoscopic) and histologic (i.e., microscopic) examination of the tissue.
Aliases
- Histology
- Biopsy
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Tissue placed in 10% Buffered Formalin (10 to 20x volume of 10% Buffered Formalin to specimen ratio)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Surgical Specimen Collection Transportation and Processing Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Appropriate size 10% Buffered Formalin container.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature/Placed in 10 % Buffered Formalin: Indefinite
- Refrigerated: 1 Day
- Frozen: Not Accepted
Limitations
Improper specimen collection, delay in formalin fixation, and misinterpretations.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Improper specimen fixative or lack of Fixative. Since the specimen cannot be recollected every effort is made to correct the existing problem.
Order Code
74316
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1902 LAB10000
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88300
- 88302
- 88304
- 88305
- 88307
- 88309 (assigned by Pathologist after gross and microscopic exam)
Billing Code
- 74316
CPT Statement
Methodology
H&E Staining/Microscopy
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Histology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday Histology Department; Report available: 1 - 5 days. This will depend on the complexity of the specimen.
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Tissue placed in 10% Buffered Formalin (10 to 20x volume of 10% Buffered Formalin to specimen ratio)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Surgical Specimen Collection Transportation and Processing Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Appropriate size 10% Buffered Formalin container.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature/Placed in 10 % Buffered Formalin: Indefinite
- Refrigerated: 1 Day
- Frozen: Not Accepted
Limitations
Improper specimen collection, delay in formalin fixation, and misinterpretations.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Improper specimen fixative or lack of Fixative. Since the specimen cannot be recollected every effort is made to correct the existing problem.
Billing
CPT Code
- 88300
- 88302
- 88304
- 88305
- 88307
- 88309 (assigned by Pathologist after gross and microscopic exam)
Billing Code
- 74316
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
H&E Staining/Microscopy
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday Histology Department; Report available: 1 - 5 days. This will depend on the complexity of the specimen.