Collect

Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen

Preferred Draw Volume

As much as medically possible

Collection Comments

All specimens must arrive in our lab no later than 2:00 PM.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Ordering Recommendations

Neuroncology
Disorders of the muscle and peripheral nerve
Neurodegenerative disorders -- Federally funded Alzheimer Disease Center

Performed

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed on weekends and holidays. Specimens are not accepted after-hours or on weekends. 

Reported

Routine muscle biopsies: 3 - 4 days
Routine consults: 24 hours

Performing Lab

Surgical Pathology

Synonyms

  • 8902

Clinical Interpretation

A confirmation is faxed upon receipt of the specimen identifying the pathologist interpreting the case and providing contact numbers.
The pathologist contacts the physician when the biopsy findings require discussion. A faxed final report will follow.
The pathology outreach coordinator and neuropathology office staff make regular contact with your office to ensure quality of service. 

CPT Codes

Depneds on ancillary testing necessary.

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

8902

Catalog Code

358748580
Collection

Collect

Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen

Preferred Draw Volume

As much as medically possible

Collection Comments

All specimens must arrive in our lab no later than 2:00 PM.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Neuroncology
Disorders of the muscle and peripheral nerve
Neurodegenerative disorders -- Federally funded Alzheimer Disease Center

Performed

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed on weekends and holidays. Specimens are not accepted after-hours or on weekends. 

Reported

Routine muscle biopsies: 3 - 4 days
Routine consults: 24 hours

Performing Lab

Surgical Pathology

Synonyms

  • 8902
Result Interpretation

Clinical Interpretation

A confirmation is faxed upon receipt of the specimen identifying the pathologist interpreting the case and providing contact numbers.
The pathologist contacts the physician when the biopsy findings require discussion. A faxed final report will follow.
The pathology outreach coordinator and neuropathology office staff make regular contact with your office to ensure quality of service. 
Additional Information

CPT Codes

Depneds on ancillary testing necessary.

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

8902

Catalog Code

358748580