Complete the requisition form (Ophthalmic Pathology Requisition) and fax the form and the patient's demographic information to 317-491-6419 before sending the biopsy.
Place the specimen in the proper fixative (see Specimen Preparation) and transport in a leak-proof hard plastic container placed in a zip-lock bag along with the submission form and all accompanying information, including the most recent clinical information.
Place all in a box or mailing tube filled with packing materials (paper towels, etc.)
Corneal Buttons: Formalin is not a universal fixative for corneal tissue. Please call 800-433-0740 before surgery when the anticipated diagnosis will require the following:
electron microscopy
immunofluorescence or
the detection of crystalline substances, as fixation depends of the type of test required
Foreign Body: Please call 800-433-0740 before sending.
Slide and Block Consultation: Place slides in a plastic slide mailer - do not send in a flat cardboard or plastic mailer.
Special Procedure Specimen Collection - Call 800-433-0740 prior to surgery.
Corneal Scrapings for Acanthamoeba: Transport in Formalin fixative
Electron Microscopy: Transport half of the specimen in 2.5 percent glutaraldehyde and half in 10 percent neutral buffered formalin.
Immunohistochemistry and Metabolic Diseases (gout, cystinosis, storage disease) - Call for specific instructions.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Ordering Recommendations
Corneal biopsies, buttons and scrapings
Cytology of vitreous and aqueous fluids
Enucleations, eviscerations, exenterations
Eyelid biopsies
Iris biopsies
Lacrimal system
Extraocular muscle biopsies
Optic nerve and optic nerve meninges
Orbital tissues
Temporal artery
Slide consultations
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
24 - 48 hours for most ophthalmic specimens (unless special studies are necessary for diagnosis)
Same-day interpretation on slide consultations
Five working days for enucleation and exenteration specimen
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 submitting physician when the biopsy findings require discussion. A faxed final report will follow.
The pathology outreach coordinator makes regular contact with your office to ensure quality of service.
CPT Codes
Depends on ancillary testing necessary
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
8902
Catalog Code
358748580
Collection
Collect
See Collection Comments
Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen
Collection Comments
Complete the requisition form (Ophthalmic Pathology Requisition) and fax the form and the patient's demographic information to 317-491-6419 before sending the biopsy.
Place the specimen in the proper fixative (see Specimen Preparation) and transport in a leak-proof hard plastic container placed in a zip-lock bag along with the submission form and all accompanying information, including the most recent clinical information.
Place all in a box or mailing tube filled with packing materials (paper towels, etc.)
Corneal Buttons: Formalin is not a universal fixative for corneal tissue. Please call 800-433-0740 before surgery when the anticipated diagnosis will require the following:
electron microscopy
immunofluorescence or
the detection of crystalline substances, as fixation depends of the type of test required
Foreign Body: Please call 800-433-0740 before sending.
Slide and Block Consultation: Place slides in a plastic slide mailer - do not send in a flat cardboard or plastic mailer.
Special Procedure Specimen Collection - Call 800-433-0740 prior to surgery.
Corneal Scrapings for Acanthamoeba: Transport in Formalin fixative
Electron Microscopy: Transport half of the specimen in 2.5 percent glutaraldehyde and half in 10 percent neutral buffered formalin.
Immunohistochemistry and Metabolic Diseases (gout, cystinosis, storage disease) - Call for specific instructions.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Corneal biopsies, buttons and scrapings
Cytology of vitreous and aqueous fluids
Enucleations, eviscerations, exenterations
Eyelid biopsies
Iris biopsies
Lacrimal system
Extraocular muscle biopsies
Optic nerve and optic nerve meninges
Orbital tissues
Temporal artery
Slide consultations
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
24 - 48 hours for most ophthalmic specimens (unless special studies are necessary for diagnosis)
Same-day interpretation on slide consultations
Five working days for enucleation and exenteration specimen
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 submitting physician when the biopsy findings require discussion. A faxed final report will follow.
The pathology outreach coordinator makes regular contact with your office to ensure quality of service.
