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HelpLimited Processing, Histology Stain/IHC Prep Only
Specimen Collection Information
Label with patient's full name and date of birth or MRN (if available). Indicate specimen source.
| Specimen | Container |
|---|---|
| Paraffin Block |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Deliver to Lab Specimen Receiving (LSR), Borwell level 4. Samples are sent to DH via courier or other carrier (FedEx, UPS) as appropriate.
Specimen Stability
Ambient
Additional Specimen Instructions
Submit paraffin blocks to Surgical Pathology with request for stains and/or immunohistochemistry studies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday.
CPT(s)
88312;88313;88341;88342
Performing Lab Section
Surgical Pathology; Histology
Turnaround Time
Typical turnaround time for biopsies is 4 business days.
Ordering
Ordering in e-DH: LAB1908 via Requisition Entry
Ordering for non-eDH Users:
• All requisitions must be labeled with:
• Patient name, date of birth and medical record number
• Name of the ordering provider
• Anatomic site and collection date
• Brief patient history