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HelpTest Code Surg Path Frozen Section Surgical Pathology, Frozen Section
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Any tissue requiring a rapid diagnosis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Frozen Section, Histology
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Clean, non-glass, adequate size surgical container | Adequate size sealed biohazard bag |
Acceptable Specimen Types
Tissue
Collection/Processing Instructions
Any fresh tissue requiring an immediate diagnosis can be sent to Histology via the 4 or 6 inch pneumatic tube system, or by transporter, daily Monday-Friday between 0500 and 2300. Please call Histology at 1-6173 before sending. Submit a completed histology request form with adequate patient history and tissue source with the labeled specimen.
After hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays page 29-0491 for the histology tech on call. Outside number for pager is #715-389-6856. Advanced notification is required. If tissue cannot be sent to Histology within a reasonable amount of time, please contact Histology at 1-6175 for handling instructions.
Tissue received in any fixative is unacceptable. Tissue must be sent as soon as possible to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Tissue | Room Temperature |
Rejection Criteria
| Tissue Sent in Any Fixative |
|---|
Interferences
Tissue must be sent to histology fresh. Tissue sent in any type of fixative will affect results.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretive Report |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Histology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield |
Monday - Friday After hours, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays by request |
Less than 2 hours |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88331 | Frozen, primary, each specimen | |||
| 88332 | Frozen, each additional |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88331 | Frozen, primary, each specimen | |||
| 88332 | Frozen, each additional |