140 Biopsy, Skin

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Biopsy, Skin Indefinite See Report

Specimen Requirements

One specimen per appropriately sized container with 10% formalin

Method

Formalin fixed preparation with H&E stain

Schedule

Mon-Fri

Turn-Around Time

24-48 hrs

Instructions/Notes

See Appendix, Biopsy Specimens

Clinical Utility

Histologic evaluation of skin tissues to confirm the presence or absence of skin cancer.

CPT Codes

88305

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