Eye Tissue Examination, Basic, Consultation
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Instructions: | Do not order. | ||
| Synonyms: | Consult, Eye Tissue Basic | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88307 x1, 88313 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Routine processing and PAS stain, demineralization and photographs when necessary. Additional charges will result when special stains, immunohistochemistry or other procedures are indicated. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Processed and performed Mon-Fri, 0700-1700; results reported within 2-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide clinical history, surgical findings and exact anatomic site of each specimen submitted on request form. Label specimen container with patient name, identification number and specimen site. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Cornea, conjunctiva, eyelid, iris, trabecular or orbit biopsies |
| Container: | See Collection Instructions |
| Collection Instructions: | Submit intact specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin. The volume of fixative should be at least ten times the volume of the tissue specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Anatomic Pathology, West Bank (East Bank Pathology Lab) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Interpretive report, including prognostic and therapeutic recommendations when indicated. |
| Use: | Histologic diagnosis of benign, malignant, or infectious processes. |
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