CPT Code(s):
- 88302, 88304, 88305, 88307 or 88309, depending on the case complexity
- 88312 and 88313 if special stains are used
- 88342 if immunoperoxidase stains are utilized
Specimen Requirements:
Tissue must be fixed in 10% formalin.
For fixative and more information, contact the UF Health Pathology Laboratories Client Services Department at 888.375.LABS (5227).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Submit specimens according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions:
- Frozen
- Specimens not in appropriate fixative
Stability (collection to initiation of testing):
- Ambient: Indefinitely
- Refrigerated: Indefinitely
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology:
Microscopic exam
Reported:
1 – 3 days