| liver biopsy tissue examination | |
| Synonyms: | |
| Specimen: | Needle or wedge biopsy of liver |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Specimen Collection: | Needle or wedge biopsy of liver tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Place tissue in container of 10% neutral buffered formalin, room temperature. |
| Lab Code: | PATH |
| Requisition: | Pathology See Test Requisition 21 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 1-3 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88307, 88313x2 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | See Addendum XVII |
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Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 06/18/2013 Time: 19:56:40 (24hr) |
