| MUSCLE BIOPSY TISSUE EXAMINATION (98305) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Prior to the procedure the physician should contact the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, 2.186 John Sealy Annex, 409-772-2855.
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| Test Included: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis. |
| Collection: | The neuropathologist on call must be paged prior to surgery. |
| Container: | See special instructions. |
| Minimum Volume: | See special instructions. |
| Storage/Transport: | Tissue must be submitted immediately in fresh state. Tissue must not be immersed in saline or formalin. |
| Specimen Preparation: | Obtain detailed instructions from the neuropathologist on call. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Please see special instructions. Insufficient identification and/or contaminated container. Specimen should be ordered through Beaker and must include the specimen source, clinical history and diagnosis. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | Up to 10 days, depending on procedures required. |
| Methodology: | |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Deliver to Surgical Pathology Gross Room, 2.186 John Sealy Annex, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. After hours page the neruopathologist on call. |
| Clinical Indication: | Small muscle tissue specimens for diagnosis of neuromuscular disease. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 88305 |
| Note: | After hours submission is not recommended. |
| 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. | |