| NERVE BIOPSY TISSUE EXAMINATION (98305) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Page the neuropathologist on call prior to surgery for detailed instructions. |
| Test Included: | Small nerve tissue specimens for diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease. |
| Collection: | Page the neuropathologist on call prior to surgery. See special instructions. |
| Container: | See special instructions. |
| Storage/Transport: | Tissue must be obtained immediately in the fresh state. Tissue must not be immersed in saline or formalin. |
| Causes for Rejection: | See special instructions. Specimen must be accessioned through Beaker and must have all the required information submitted. Insufficient identification and/or contaminated container. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | up to 10 days, depending on procedures required. |
| Methodology: | |
| Performed: | |
| Synonyms: | Sural nerve. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 88305 |
| Note: | Prior to surgery you must contact the neuropathologist on call. |
| 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. | |