*Call 800-433-0740 to request free immunofluorescence kits or routine specimen material and prepaid return mailers.
Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen
Collection Comments
Immunofluorescence only: Please return all of the vials in the kit (even those you do not use) so that we may recycle them.
H&E and Immunofluorescence: Place the H&E in the tube labeled "light microscopy" (formalin fixative) and submit both specimens together in their respective vials.
Gene rearrangement: Place tissue in tube labeled "light microscopy" (formalin fixative). Do not submit in any other fixative.
Transportation:
An all-weather transport solution is available during winter temperatures.
UPS (United Parcel Service): Place the skin specimen kit in the UPS return "LabPak" bag along with a completed Pathology Laboratory requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) and all corresponding paperwork (please include a copy of the patient's insurance card).
If sending by USPS (United States Postal Service): Please require a "signature confirmation" on receipt.
Courier (if local): Complete the requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) and include with the specimen. Call 317.491.6000 for courier pick-up.
Skin biopsy specimen transport supplies will be automatically replaced according to the number received. For additional supplies, please call the client services or the anatomic pathology outreach coordinator at 800-433-0740 or 317-491-6000.
Specimen Preparation
Two Kits:
Routine specimen supplies include the following: formalin-filled bottles, biohazard bags, requisition forms, canisters and UPS return service bags.
Immunofluorescence Kits (4 tubes included in each): One tube for light microscopy (formalin fixative), Two tubes for immunofluorescence (Michel's solution), One empty tube for serum submission for indirect immunofluorescence and one requisition form, and UPS supplies.
Each kit includes:
One requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) for each kit -- please complete this form in its entirety and return it with the biopsy.
Telephone number to call for UPS or courier pick-up. UPS return service bags with attached pre-paid return mailing labels (when client is outside courier pick-up area).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Tissue should be shipped at room temperature. DO NOT freeze solutions or specimens.
24 - 48 hours in most cases unless additional testing is required, allow up to 96 hours.
Performing Lab
Surgical Pathology
Synonyms
8902
Reference Interval
See Report
Clinical Interpretation
The dermatopathologist contacts the clinician when final biopsy results require discussion.
A final report is automatically sent to the requesting clinician.
The dermatopathology office staff and pathology outreach coordinator will make regular contact with your office to ensure continued high quality service.
CPT Codes
Depends on specimens submitted and ancillary testing necessary.
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
8902
Catalog Code
358748580
Collection
Collect
See Collection Comments
*Call 800-433-0740 to request free immunofluorescence kits or routine specimen material and prepaid return mailers.
Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen
Collection Comments
Immunofluorescence only: Please return all of the vials in the kit (even those you do not use) so that we may recycle them.
H&E and Immunofluorescence: Place the H&E in the tube labeled "light microscopy" (formalin fixative) and submit both specimens together in their respective vials.
Gene rearrangement: Place tissue in tube labeled "light microscopy" (formalin fixative). Do not submit in any other fixative.
Transportation:
An all-weather transport solution is available during winter temperatures.
UPS (United Parcel Service): Place the skin specimen kit in the UPS return "LabPak" bag along with a completed Pathology Laboratory requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) and all corresponding paperwork (please include a copy of the patient's insurance card).
If sending by USPS (United States Postal Service): Please require a "signature confirmation" on receipt.
Courier (if local): Complete the requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) and include with the specimen. Call 317.491.6000 for courier pick-up.
Skin biopsy specimen transport supplies will be automatically replaced according to the number received. For additional supplies, please call the client services or the anatomic pathology outreach coordinator at 800-433-0740 or 317-491-6000.
Specimen Preparation
Two Kits:
Routine specimen supplies include the following: formalin-filled bottles, biohazard bags, requisition forms, canisters and UPS return service bags.
Immunofluorescence Kits (4 tubes included in each): One tube for light microscopy (formalin fixative), Two tubes for immunofluorescence (Michel's solution), One empty tube for serum submission for indirect immunofluorescence and one requisition form, and UPS supplies.
Each kit includes:
One requisition form (Dermatopathology Requisition) for each kit -- please complete this form in its entirety and return it with the biopsy.
Telephone number to call for UPS or courier pick-up. UPS return service bags with attached pre-paid return mailing labels (when client is outside courier pick-up area).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Tissue should be shipped at room temperature. DO NOT freeze solutions or specimens.
24 - 48 hours in most cases unless additional testing is required, allow up to 96 hours.
Performing Lab
Surgical Pathology
Synonyms
8902
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
See Report
Clinical Interpretation
The dermatopathologist contacts the clinician when final biopsy results require discussion.
A final report is automatically sent to the requesting clinician.
The dermatopathology office staff and pathology outreach coordinator will make regular contact with your office to ensure continued high quality service.
Additional Information
CPT Codes
Depends on specimens submitted and ancillary testing necessary.
