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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