Surgical Pathology Consultation, Outside Slides
| Surgical Pathology Consultation, Outside Slides | | | |
| Number | | (To be assigned by pathologist) |
| CPT | | (pending path review) |
| Synonyms | | Outside Slide Review, Surgical Pathology ; Referred Slides Consultation, Surgical Pathology |
| Special Instructions | | The attending physician may directly request the necessary material from the outside hospital or laboratory, or may ask the Pathology Department to initiate the request. A copy of the outside pathological report should be enclosed with the slides. |
| Specimen | | Histology slides, cytology slides, or fixed tissue |
| Causes for Rejection | | Improper labeling; poor quality slides; broken slides |
| Use | | Confirm or alter the previous histological or cytological diagnosis |
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