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Test ID 4339 DermPath Consultation, Wet Tissue

Useful For

Histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cutaneous diseases

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
50033 Level II Surg Path w/Gross,Micro Ex No No
50034 Level III Surg Path No No
88305 Level IV Surg Path No No

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, 1 of the 3 reflex tests will be performed and charged. Appropriate additional stains and other ancillary testing may be performed to determine a diagnosis. These stains and tests will be charged separately.

 

See Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm in Special Instructions.  

Method Name

Formalin-fixed tissues are processed and embedded in paraffin; serial sections are stained with hematoxylin and eosin and examined by light microscopy. Special stains are obtained when indicated.

Reporting Name

DermPath Consultation, Wet Tissue

Specimen Type

Tissue

Sources: Skin or oral mucosa

Container/Tube: Regular serum vials with 10% formalin (Supply T101)

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions: For scalp biopsies when the differential diagnosis includes a scarring alopecia, 2 separate 4-mm punch biopsies are recommended (1 for vertical and 1 for horizontal sections). If a single scalp biopsy is received with the clinical diagnosis of a scarring alopecia, the specimen will be processed with horizontal sections.

Additional Information: Biopsy site, physician's name, and clinical diagnosis are required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

Size needed depends on diagnosis and size of lesion.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Tissue Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

Dermatopathology involves histologic examination of skin biopsy and oral mucosal specimens.

Reference Values

Diagnosis and description of microscopic findings

Cautions

Specific diagnosis may require correlation with clinical information.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday; Continuously

Report Available

2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

Level II Surg Path Gross and Micro Exam

88302 (if appropriate)

 

Level III Surg Path

88304 (if appropriate)

 

Level IV Surg Path

88305 (if appropriate)

NY State Approved

Yes