Anatomic Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue
Use
A diagnostic consultative service for unprocessed ‘wet’ tissue specimens—such as lung tissue for immunofluorescence, cardiac biopsies, enucleated eye specimens (iris, conjunctiva, cornea), and other small eye biopsies—referred by a pathologist. This test is not appropriate for hematologic disorders. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/70318?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This consultation is not suitable for suspected hematologic disorders. Ancillary tests requested by the referring provider (immunostains, molecular studies, etc.) may not be performed if deemed unnecessary by the Mayo Clinic reviewing pathologist. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/70318?utm_source=openai))
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- In Process
- 60570‑9
- 19139‑5
- 35265‑8
- 22634‑0
- 22633‑2
- 62364‑5
- 80398‑1
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Submit one of the following specimens: lung biopsy (with Pathology Packaging Kit (T554) and 10% buffered formalin (T118)), or Michel’s transport media for immunofluorescent testing on tissue (T321). Vitreous/aqueous humor: ship overnight with green “Attention Pathology” label (T498).