| skin biopsy | |
| Synonyms: | Derm Biopsy |
| Specimen: | Skin tissue |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Specimen Collection: | Skin surgical excision, skin punch, skin shave, skin snip, skin curettage, skin tags, skin cyst, skin debridment, skin plastic repair. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | For routine light microscopy place tissue in container of 10% neutral buffered formalin, room temperature. Specimens for Immunofluorescence or Electron Microscopy - see those specific testing instructions. Contact Histology Lab 262-3736 with questions regarding other specialized testing procedures. |
| Lab Code: | PATH |
| Requisition: | Pathology SeeTest Requisition 22 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 1-3 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88302, 88304, 88305 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | See Addendum XVII |
|
Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 05/21/2013 Time: 11:07:33 (24hr) |
