Lymph Node Biopsy/Resection
| Abbrev Code: | Surg Path Ex | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4613 | Order Name: | Surgical Pathology Exam |
| CPT Codes: | 88307 x1, 88307-26 x1, 88305 x1, 88305-26 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Light microscopic evaluation; imprints, immunophenotyping, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, etc, may be ordered by the pathologist when indicated and performed by the appropriate laboratory at additional charge. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1700; final results are reported within 1-2 days. After hours: UMMC contact fellow/resident on call thru hospital page operator (Search: Surgical Pathology Primary On Call UMMC), FSH call 952-924-5140, FRH call 952-892-2085, FLMC call 651-982-7220, FNMC call 763-389-6390. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide clinical history and exact location, duration and description of lesion on request form. Imprint smears, immunophenotyping or other procedures requiring fresh tissue will be ordered by pathologist. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Fresh lymph node tissue |
| Optimal Volume: | Entire biopsy/resection of lymph node(s). |
| Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: |
If the patient has or is suspected to have a lymphoid disorder, keep the specimen fresh and reference "Lymphoma workup surgical pathology tissue":
If there is no suspicion of a lymphoid disorder and no frozen section is requested, the specimen can be placed in formalin. Submit whole intact lymph node with capsule in sterile container; deliver to Surgical Pathology immediately. Discuss with the Surgical Pathology lab if a frozen section or lymphoma workup is requested (if a lymphoma work up is requested, please reference "Lymphoma workup surgical pathology tissue"). |
| Causes for Rejection: | Desiccated specimen |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not store fresh tissue. Store fixed tissue at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship fresh tissue soaked in sterile saline-soaked gauze at refrigerated temperature to arrive within 2 hours.
Ship fixed tissue at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Anatomic Pathology, West Bank (Lakes, Northland, Ridges, Southdale, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Interpretive report. |
| Use: | Metastatic tumor, or infectious processes. |
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