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Lymph Nodes, Histo/Path

Important Note

Off-site Collection: If sending tissue for flow cytometry/cytogenetics malignancy workup, ordering physicians must contact pathologist on call before sending all samples (206) 987-2000. See REQUISITIONS header on left and complete and include Bone Marrow/Malignancy (Off-site collection)- Flow, Morphology, Cytogenetics requisition

Clinical System Name

Surgical Pathology Final Report

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Tissue

Container(s):  Saline-moistened gauze or telfa in sterile specimen container

Minimum Vol:  n/a

 

Note:  FRESH (no fixative)lymph node must be immediately to Histology (FB.4.555) and given to someone's personal charge; identify it as a fresh specimen. Specific handling instructions may be obtained from Histology at (206) 987-2580. Specimen should be labeled with a valid Tissue Pathology Exam sticker. 

 

Ater 1700, deliver specimens to Histology (FB.4.555) and place in the refrigerator. Notify the pathologist on call.    

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: NA

Spin:  N

Aliquot:  N

Temp: RT

Note:  Notify Histology immediately when specimen arrives in Lab.  Contact on-call pathologist (206) 987-2131 if Histology is unavailable. 

Storage location: 

 

Off-site collection:  Specific handling instructions may be obtained from Histology at (206) 987-2580.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Tissue Room temp 30 min
  Refrigerated 1 hour
  Frozen N

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
  M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 day

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory  

Department

Department:  Histology

Phone Number: (206) 987-2580; for results inquiries call (206) 987-2103.

 

 

CPT Codes

CPT codes will vary depending on tests performed.  Call Client Services for more information (206) 987-2617.

Methodology

Method: Varies; routine formalin fixation with paraffin embedding and standard sectioning; ancillary testing as necessitated by diagnosis.

Analytical Volume:  n/a

Description

A lymph node is procured to assess etiology for altered size, texture or appearance.  The most typical condition inducing such changes include normal reaction, infection or malignancy. Routine processing and histopathology is always performed with addition of flow cytometric immunophenotyping, cytogenetics, culture, etc. as necessitated by clinical setting and histopathologic findings.

Requisition

Surgical pathology requisition required.

 

Off-site Collection: If sending tissue for flow cytometry/cytogenetics malignancy workup, see REQUISITIONS header on left and complete and include Bone Marrow/Malignancy (Off-site collection)- Flow, Morphology, Cytogenetics requisition