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23061 Surgical Pathology, Special Stain, Group I

Surgical Pathology, Special Stain, Group I
Test Code: HMISC
Synonyms/Keywords
Special stains, Histology​
Useful For
​Special stains can be used to help aide in diagnosis.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Tissue Tissue, Paraffin Embedded Block, or Unstained Air-dried Slides, Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.  If sending unstained slides, call for additional information.  ​ ​ ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Submit completed Histology requisition form with patient history and tissue source information.
 
This is surgical pathology Group I stains for microorganisms. Included in this Group I category: Auramine O;
Brown-Hopps; Fite's; Methenamine Silver Stain; Modified Steiner-Chapman for Spirochetes and Ziehl-Nielsen Stain for Acid Fast Bacteria, PAS Fungus
Specimen Stability Information

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​Specimen Type​Temperature​Time
​Tissue​Room Temperature/Ambient​Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Total Time 6-72 Hours
​Paraffin Embedded Tissue/Cell Blocks​Room Temperature/Ambient​Indefinite
​Unstained Slides, Air-dried - Call Histology for type, number, thickness, and additional information on slides required.​Room Temperature/Ambient​Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen-dependent.  Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut fresh. 

 

Performing Laboratory Information
 
 
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield​Monday - Friday​3 days ​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield ​By Report
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​88312 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Special stains, Histology​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Tissue Tissue, Paraffin Embedded Block, or Unstained Air-dried Slides, Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.  If sending unstained slides, call for additional information.  ​ ​ ​ ​
Collection Processing
Submit completed Histology requisition form with patient history and tissue source information.
 
This is surgical pathology Group I stains for microorganisms. Included in this Group I category: Auramine O;
Brown-Hopps; Fite's; Methenamine Silver Stain; Modified Steiner-Chapman for Spirochetes and Ziehl-Nielsen Stain for Acid Fast Bacteria, PAS Fungus
Specimen Stability Information

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​Specimen Type​Temperature​Time
​Tissue​Room Temperature/Ambient​Fixed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Total Time 6-72 Hours
​Paraffin Embedded Tissue/Cell Blocks​Room Temperature/Ambient​Indefinite
​Unstained Slides, Air-dried - Call Histology for type, number, thickness, and additional information on slides required.​Room Temperature/Ambient​Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen-dependent.  Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut fresh. 

 

Useful For
​Special stains can be used to help aide in diagnosis.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield ​By Report
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Performing Laboratory Information
 
 
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield​Monday - Friday​3 days ​
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​88312 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.