Test ID: 4339
Dermatopathology Exam of Tissue
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
4339
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
No
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cutaneous diseases
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50033 | Level II Surg Path w/Gross,Micro Ex | No | No |
| 50034 | Level III Surg Path | No | No |
| 88305 | Level IV Surg Path | No | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, 1 of the 3 reflex tests will be performed and charged. Each additional stain will be charged separately.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Formalin-fixed tissues are processed and embedded in paraffin; serial sections are stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin and examined by light microscopy. Special stains are obtained when indicated.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Dermatopathology Exam of Ts
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Biopsy
Leprosy
Skin Biopsy
Leprosy
Skin Biopsy
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