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Test Code LAB1010 Surgical Pathology, Frozen Section-Diagnosis

Methodology

Gross and Microscopic Examination
Useful as an immediate pathologic examination performed on fresh tissue specimen.
Testing performed at an additional charge to the specific specimen level charge.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Fresh tissue

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, name of requesting physician, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

2. Chill on wet ice and transport to Pathology Laboratory immediately. Do not use fixative.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

On wet ice

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88331