Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Consultation
Use
Offers a consultative pathology evaluation to identify specific causes contributing to sudden cardiac death, especially in decedents under 40 years of age likely due to genetic or structural cardiovascular disease, ensuring careful dissection and diagnostic experience that may be needed for subtle or overt cardiovascular conditions.
Special Instructions
Interpretation provided by Mayo Clinic pathologists in a formal pathology report to the referring medical examiner. Ancillary studies including appropriate stains may be performed at additional charge. If not ordering electronically, complete and send the Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Consultation Request form. A preliminary or final autopsy report is required.
Limitations
Technical confusion may arise due to improper specimen collection, handling, or selection, and interfering substances. Appropriate tissue sampling and fixation are required for diagnosis. All specimens will be evaluated for test suitability.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- In Process
- 59465-5
- 19139-5
- 35265-8
- 22634-0
- 22633-2
- 62364-5
- 80398-1
Result Turnaround Time
14-28 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Heart specimen as described under Specimen Required; Blood: 1 mL minimum volume.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens evaluated for test suitability; improper specimen collection or handling may lead to diagnostic confusion.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient (preferred) |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated |
| Frozen | Frozen |