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Test Code
10487
Test Name
Histopathology, Surgical Pathology Consultation, Outside Slides
CPT Codes
88321
Included Tests

Histopathological evaluation performed by Board Certified Pathologist.

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: Histology slides, Cytology slides, or fixed tissue.
Volume External:
Alternate Container:
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • The attending physician may directly request the necessary material from the outside hospital or laboratory, or may ask our Pathology Department at 610-402- 8140 to initiate the request.
  • A copy of the outside pathological report should be enclosed with the slides in addition to a signed patient consent form.
Methodology
Histopathology
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays