| Synonyms: |
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| Specimen: |
Needle or wedge biopsy of liver |
| Container: |
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| Volume: |
Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: |
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| Specimen Collection: |
Needle or wedge biopsy of liver tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: |
Place tissue in container of 10% neutral buffered formalin, room temperature. |
| Lab Code: |
PATH |
| Requisition: |
Pathology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient)
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| Test Includes: |
Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis |
| Critical Value: |
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| Test Frequency: |
Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: |
1-3 working days |
| CPT Code(s): |
88307, 88313x2 |
| LCD or NCD: |
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| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII
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