Test Details
Use
Confirm or alter the previous histological or cytological diagnosis
Special Instructions
The attending physician may directly request the necessary material from the outside hospital or laboratory, or he or she may ask the pathology department to initiate the request. A copy of the outside pathological report should be enclosed with the slides.
For histopathology, order test 500918.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Histology slides, cytology slides, or fixed tissue
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; poor quality slides; broken slides