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Test Code
10481
Test Name
Histopathology, Placenta Examination
CPT Codes
88305
Included Tests
  • Histopathological Evaluation by Board Certified Pathologist.
  • Includes: Gross Examination only and/or Gross and Microscopic Examination and Diagnosis.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility
  • To obtain a diagnosis; this may be used by the treating physicians to direct appropriate patient management and treatment.
Specimen and Container Info
Alternate Specimen:
Min. Volume External:
Volume External:
Alternate Container:
Collection Instructions
  • Placental tissue should be placed in 10% phosphate buffered formalin or sent to the laboratory fresh and chilled if bacterial, viral, or Chlamydia cultures or special procedures are requested.
  • If Cytogenetics testing is requested, a separate portion of the placental tissue must be submitted fresh or in a designated transport media.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Submit specimen with an EPIC order, Tissue Pathology Requisition Form (HNL-31), or one of the laboratory's electronic forms.
  • Label specimen container with patient's full name & 2nd identifier (i.e. DOB or MR#)
  • Include patient history, source of specimen and requested testing.
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

  • Refrigerate fresh tissue.
Methodology
Histopathology
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
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