Unit Code 4339:
Dermatopathology Exam of Tissue
Specimen Required
Tissue from skin or mucosa. Send specimen in 10% formalin in regular
serum vials. Vials with 10% formalin (Supply T101) are supplied.
Note: 1. Biopsy site, physician's name, and clinical diagnosis
are required on request form for processing.
2. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the specimen.
If not ordering electronically, please complete and submit a
"Dermatopathology/Immunodermatology Request Form"
(Supply T060) with the specimen.
Pediatric collection instructions same as adult
Transport Temperature
Ambient\Refrig OK\Frozen NO
Reject Due To
Specimens Other Than: Tissue (skin or oral mucosa)
Anticoagulants Other Than: NA
Hemolysis: NA
Thawing: NA
Lipemia: NA
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Friday; Continuously


