Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog
MUSCLE BIOPSY |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4097 Geisinger Epic ID: 11710 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Fresh, unfixed tissue. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
Fresh, unfixed tissue on slightly moistened, not wet, saline Telfa pad in a non-sterile container. Do NOT submerge tissue in saline. | |
SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
For off-campus specimens:
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Transport temperature: |
Ship packed in wet ice. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
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Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Doctoral Director(s:) |
John Childs MD | |
Review Date: | 12/20/2022 |