CPT CODES: 88305, 88314, 88319
SYNONYMS:
Muscle bx
TEST INCLUDES:
Enzyme histochemical staining
DEPARTMENT:
Surgical Pathology
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS:
Fresh tissue on saline soaked gauze. All specimens must have a label affixed with the patient name, medical record number and/or date if birth. All specimens must be accompanied by a completed Surgical Pathology Requisition.
TESTING SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm, with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This study is usually available with consult from the Surgical Pathologist All specimens must have a label affixed with the patient name, medical record number and/or date of birth. All specimens must be accompanied by a completed Surgical Pathology Requisition.
Send all specimens delivered directly to the Special Tissue Lab HEP room 3075
REFERENCE RANGE: N/A