Dermatopathology Consultation, Wet Tissue
Use
This test is useful for the histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cutaneous diseases. It involves the examination of skin biopsy and oral mucosal specimens to achieve an accurate diagnosis. The test assesses microscopic structures and uses methods like hematoxylin and eosin stain to provide insights into the disease processes affecting skin tissues.
Special Instructions
Attach the green 'Attention Pathology' address label to the transport container before putting into the courier mailer. All requisition and supporting information must be submitted in English. Each item is required for submission: Patient name, date of birth, medical record number, name and phone number of the referring pathologist or healthcare professional, anatomic site and collection date. Preliminary diagnosis and patient history are essential.
Limitations
Specific diagnosis may require correlation with clinical information. Proper specimen collection and handling are crucial to avoid diagnostic confusion. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 60570-9
- 33746-9
- 19139-5
- 35265-8
- 22634-0
- 62364-5
- 80398-1
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (Fixed (Non-FFPE))
Volume
Entire specimen
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Screw-capped container or vial containing 10% formalin
Collection Instructions
For scalp biopsies: when the differential diagnosis includes a scarring alopecia, 2 separate 4-mm punch biopsies are recommended (1 for vertical and 1 for horizontal sections). If a single scalp biopsy is received with the clinical diagnosis of a scarring alopecia, the specimen will be processed with horizontal sections.
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient |