| BIOPSY TISSUE EXAMINATION (98305) | |
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| Specimen Requirements: | Submit biopsy in 10% neutral buffered formalin in a container labeled with the patient's first and last names, unit history number and specimen identification. |
| Test Included: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis. |
| Collection: | Surgical excision, punch biopsy, curettage |
| Container: | Pre-filled containers with 10% neutral buffered formalin are provided by Surgical Pathology Laboratory, Room 2.186 John Sealy Annex. |
| Storage/Transport: | Submit biopsy in 10% neutral buffered formalin in a container labeled with the patient's first and last names, unit history number and specimen identification. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Insufficient identification, incomplete request, contaminated container. No tissue seen grossly must be confirmed by the attending pathologist. |
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| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 72 hours. |
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| Synonyms: | Biopsy |
| Clinical Indication: | Tissue removed from patients at the time of surgery or biopsy. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 88305 |
| Note: | Electronic orders must be submitted through Beaker and must include the specimen source, clinical history and diagnosis. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |