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Unit Code 4339:
Dermatopathology Exam of Tissue

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Useful For

Histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cutaneous

diseases

 

Method Name

Formalin-fixed tissues are processed and embedded

in paraffin; serial sections are stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin,

and examined by light microscopy.  Special stains obtained

when indicated. 

Reporting Name

Dermatopathology Exam of Ts

Ordering Mnemonic

DEXT

Aliases

Biopsy

Leprosy

Skin Biopsy

Tzanck Prep

Key