TISSUE PATHOLOGY
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TISSUE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 400
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 400
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Tissue
Collection Info:
1. Submit tissue fixed in 10% buffered formalin in a plastic container supplied
by MGH.
2. Send specimen to the Pathology Department as soon as possible to expedite
processing.
3. When the Pathology Department is not staffed, i.e. Sundays, holidays, and
from 5 p.m. to 7a.m. daily, send specimens to the Histology Laboratory.
4. Contact MGH Pathology Department if you should have any questions.
NOTE:
1. OPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS AND SOURCE OF SPECIMEN ARE REQUIRED ON REQUEST
FORM FOR PROCESSING.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Tissue
Collection Info:
1. Submit tissue fixed in 10% buffered formalin in a plastic container supplied
by MGH.
2. Send specimen to the Pathology Department as soon as possible to expedite
processing.
3. When the Pathology Department is not staffed, i.e. Sundays, holidays, and
from 5 p.m. to 7a.m. daily, send specimens to the Histology Laboratory.
4. Contact MGH Pathology Department if you should have any questions.
NOTE:
1. OPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS AND SOURCE OF SPECIMEN ARE REQUIRED ON REQUEST
FORM FOR PROCESSING.
CPT Codes
88300 - Level I (gross only)
88302 - Level II (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88304 - Level III (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88305 - Level IV (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88307 - Level V (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88309 - Level VI (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88302 - Level II (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88304 - Level III (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88305 - Level IV (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88307 - Level V (gross and microscopic evaluation)
88309 - Level VI (gross and microscopic evaluation)
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
