Tissue Exam (Pathology) (Varies with level of exam)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Send entire specimen. DO NOT put muscle biopsy or tissue for frozen section in formalin. |
| Volume: | Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Fix specimen in formalin. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible and maintain at room temperature and |
| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect specimen handling; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Interpretation by Pathologist |
| Methodology: | Standard histologic techniques |
| Test Use: | Histologic diagnosis |
| Additional Information: | Additional histologic and immunohisto-chemistry procedures necessary to establish diagnosis performed when indicated. A notice is issued when report must be delayed. |
| Testing Includes: | Gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |