| IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE - BIOPSY (98346) | |
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| Specimen Requirements: | Special instructions: 1. Obtain transport medium is Michel's solution from laboratory prior to biopsy. 2. Contact Surgical Pathology Gross Room at 409-772-2855 3. Orders must be submitted through Beaker with the specimen source, clinical history and diagnosis. 4. The requisition form should clearly indicate "FOR IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE" |
| Test Included: | Direct immunofluorescence |
| Collection: | Tissue is placed in Michel's solution which can be obtained from the Surgical Pathology Gross Room 2.186 John Sealy Annex. |
| Container: | Vial with Michel's solution obtained from Surgical Pathology Gross Room. |
| Storage/Transport: | Tissue biopsy is placed in Michel's solution. Specimen should be labeled with the patient's first and last names, unit history number and specimen source. It is to be delivered immediately to the Surgical Pathology Gross Room. Short term storage at 4 ºC if necessary. DO NOT FREEZE AND DO NOT PLACE IN FORMALIN. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen placed in formalin or other fixative, sample not stored appropriately, insufficient identification, incomplete request form (pink sheet) or order not pladed in Beaker. |
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| Turnaround Time: | One working day. |
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| Lab: | Availability: Deliver to Surgical Pathology Laboratory, 2.186 John Sealy Annex, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Synonyms: | IF |
| CPT 4 Code: | 88346 |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |