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Prostate Multisite Biopsy
P98
| Methodology: | Pathology |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: One to 12 prostate tissue specimens. Specimen Preparation: Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All specimens should be preserved and delivered to the lab in 10% formalin to avoid cellular degeneration. Use approximately 3-4 times tissue volume in formalin (30 ml minimum). Each tissue samples designated for routine processing should be placed in an appropriately sized container with an adequate amount of formalin fixative solution (10% buffered formalin). The tissue should be able to float freely in the container without constriction. Enough formalin Fixative solution to completely cover the tissue should be added to the container. If more than one specimen is submitted, separate specimen jars should be used. All specimen containers should be sealed properly and checked for leakage. A completed pathology requisition form must accompany all specimens submitted for ethologic evaluation. It is imperative that the requisition form accurately identifies the tissue samples being submitted. The completed pathology requisition form must include the following information: Proper specimen handling requires that specimen integrity be maintained by proper preservative and that the sample identification and patient identification is clearly labeled on the specimen container and test requisition. The surgical specimen is properly Identified by listing WHAT the specimen is (mass, tumor, bone, etc.) and WHERE (anatomical site) it was obtained. Include whether the specimen is from a RIGHT or LEFT anatomical site. Patient sample must be match with all information listed on the specimen container and information written on the requisition. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature Stability: Ambient 1 week REMARK : Indicate a specimen source. Unacceptable Conditions: Improper/unlabeled specimen; No source indicated; Frozen specimen; Unfixed or specimen in fixative other than 10% buffered formalin. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | G0416 |