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Test Code Surg Path Sp Stain Grp 1 Surgical Pathology, Special Stain, Group I

Important Note

Order as "HMISC"

Useful For

Special stains can be used to help aide in diagnosis.

Synonyms/Keywords

Special stains, 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 Tissue, Paraffin Embedded Block, or Unstained Air-dried Slides, Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.  If sending unstained slides, call for additional information.         

Collection/Processing Instructions

Submit completed Histology requisition form with patient history and tissue source information.  

 

This is surgical pathology Group I stains for microorganisms. Included in this Group I category: Auramine O; Brown-Hopps; Fite's; Methenamine Silver Stain; Modified Steiner-Chapman for Spirochetes and Ziehl-Nielsen Stain for Acid Fast Bacteria, PAS Fungus

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Tissue Room Temperature/Ambient Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Total Time 6-72 Hours
Paraffin Embedded Tissue/Cell Blocks Room Temperature/Ambient Indefinite
Unstained Slides, Air-dried - Call Histology for type, number, thickness, and additional information on slides required. Room Temperature/Ambient Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen-dependent.  Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut fresh. 

 

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield By Report

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Histology

Performing Information

   

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time
Marshfield Monday - Friday 3 days

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88312        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88312