Pathology Consultation
Use
This test is useful for providing a subspecialty second opinion for specific pathology questions referred by a primary pathologist. It is valuable for obtaining special studies that are not available locally. The consultation serves as a non-primary diagnostic opinion, helping to guide patient management by providing a thorough evaluation of the specimen and a formal pathology report compiled by experts in the relevant subspecialty areas. This aides in solving difficult diagnostic problems through access to a variety of ancillary studies such as cytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and molecular genetics.
Special Instructions
A consultative opinion does not equate to a full primary diagnostic report. It is critical to send only the case specimens for which a Mayo Clinic pathologist interpretation is essential. For test ordering guidance for other specimen types, see the Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm. Physician-requested tests may not be performed if deemed unnecessary by the reviewing pathologist. Coordination with a Mayo Clinic pathologist is essential for determining accurate stains or studies required for definitive diagnosis.
Limitations
This test is not intended for primary diagnosis. It does not support QA/QC, or medico-legal reviews by a primary pathologist. Special studies may incur additional charges and require certain conditions, such as ancillary testing being necessary to obtain a definitive diagnosis. More than 25 client-stained slides will incur an additional surcharge unless sent in response to a Mayo Clinic request. Specific diagnoses require integration with clinical data, and improper collection or insufficient volume may interfere with testing.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 60570-9
- 60570-9
- 19139-5
- 35265-8
- 22633-2
- 62364-5
- 80398-1
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks, stained slides, and/or unstained slides
Collection Instructions
Submit only pertinent hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) and all special stains relevant to the diagnostic questions for the case. Include positively charged unstained slides and/or a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block if additional stains or ancillary testing may be necessary.