Unit Code 4339:
Dermatopathology Exam of Tissue
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


