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Unit Code 5439:
Surgical Pathology Consultation

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Obtaining a rapid, expert second opinion

 

Obtaining special studies not available locally

 

In products of conception, differentiating between complete

moles and spontaneous abortion

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)

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
83614 Path Consult, Outside Slide No No
88323 Path Consult, w/Slide Prep No No
86113 Path Consult, w/Comp Rvw of History 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.

Note:   Special stains performed outside Mayo Medical

            Laboratories and included with the case may be repeated

            and charged at the reviewing pathologist's discretion. In

            addition, testing requested by referring physician

            (immunostains, molecular studies, etc.) may not be

            performed if deemed unnecessary by Mayo pathologist.

            For all surgical pathology consultations, auxiliary testing

            is ordered at the discretion of the Mayo pathologist.

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

• Liver Biopsy Consultation Information Sheet 
• MayoConnect Additional Test Information Form 

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Surgical Pathology Consultation

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

SPCM

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Biopsy

Bladder Carcinoma

Breast Carcinoma

Colon Carcinoma

Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease, Histology Specimens

Endometrial Carcinoma

Molar Pregnancy

Pathology, Surgical

Products of Conception (Only if NO Chromosome testing indicated)

Prostate Carcinoma

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Thyroid Carcinoma