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Test Code GI BX Small/Large Intestinal Biopsy

Important Note

To obtain weekend or holiday results, special arrangements must be made with Pathologist on call, 12-24 hours in advance.  Weekend biopsies should be discussed beforehand with pathologist on call. 

Clinical System Name

Surgical Pathology Final Report

Synonyms

GI Biopsy

Small Intestinal Biopsy

Colon Biopsy

Gastric Biopsy

Stomach Biopsy

Esophageal Biopsy

 

 

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Tissue

Container(s):  see comments

Preferred Vol:  n/a

Minimum Vol:  n/a

 

Note: Send specimen fixed in 10% formalin to 8th floor lab CPA or Histology (OC.8.901). For unusual clinical settings also send a fresh sample placed on a moistened Telfa pad and delivered 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.  

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

**For disaccharidase studies, call Sendout Dept at (206) 987-2563.

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 if Histology is unavailable.

 

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

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Tissue Room temp 10 min (fresh)
  Refrigerated 30 min (fresh)
  Frozen N

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N 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:  Routine formalin fixation with paraffin embedding and standard sectioning.

Analytical Volume:  n/a

Description

Gastrointestinal biopsy is procured from native or allograft bowel to assess etiology of altered function. Routine processing and histopathology is always performed with addition special studies. as necessitated by clinical setting and histopathologic findings.

Requisition

Surgical pathology requisition required.