Special Stain, Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS)
CPT Code(s): | 88313 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Tissue or cells. Specimen Preparation:Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 2 unstained (3-to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 1 slide). Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Stability:Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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