| nerve biopsy tissue examination | |
| Synonyms: | |
| Specimen: | Excised nerve tissue |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Specimen Collection: | Surgical excision of nerve tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Contact Histology 262-3736 prior to procedure. Transport fresh on ice to Pathology. If clamps are used, do not remove tissue from them. |
| Lab Code: | PATH |
| Requisition: | Pathology See Test Requisition 21 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis (Light and Electron Microscopy depending on the request and/or suspected diagnosis) |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 5-7 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88305, 88348 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | See Addendum XVII |
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Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 05/22/2013 Time: 16:23:53 (24hr) |
