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Methodology
Includes examination of the gross specimen with dissection when appropriate and microscopic examination of selected tissues.
Specimen Requirements
Normal business hours contact the Logan Health Medical Center Pathology Department at 406-752-1789 at least 30 minutes prior to submitting specimen.
Weekends and after hours, call Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory at 406-752-1737 at least 30 minutes prior to submitting specimen.
Container/Tube: Sterile container with sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Fresh, unfixed tissue
Collection Instructions:
1. Label container with patient’s legal name, date of birth, collection date, clinician, and specimen source.
2. Specimen source, clinical history/diagnosis, and physician’s name are required.
3. Specimen should be delivered as soon as possible to a member of the Pathology Department.
4. Not recommended for minute biopsies, gastrointestinal biopsies, lymphoma diagnosis, specimens containing bone/calcium, or pigmented skin lesions.
Forms: “Pathology Requisition” (Listed in Special Instructions)
Specimen Retention Time
2 weeks from reporting date (remaining tissue)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Weekends and after hours analysis available by on-call pathologist.
Maximum Laboratory Time
20 minutes from received time (per specimen)
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Tissue | Ambient | 2-3 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
88331
Special Instructions
Note: Complete ALL information including specimen source and all pertinent clinical data (clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis) and forward with specimen.