Division of Neuropathology

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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Neuropathology, Autopsy Brain Examination

LIS Mnemonic: to be determined

Specimen Information
Test Information
Remarks

Collect

Brain, spinal cord and coverings at the time of autopsy

Volume Required

N/A

Minimum Required

N/A

Transport

Outside cases see Autopsy Brain Examination - General Instructions.

Stability

Specimen is stable in 10% formalin at room temp or 20 deg C

Processing

N/A

Unacceptable conditions

Failure to appropriately fix or label specimen.

Days Performed

M-F 08:00-17:00

Reported

4-6 weeks

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

88036 Necropsy (Autopsy), limited, gross and/or microscopic; regional; or88037 Necropsy (Autopsy), limited, gross and/or microscopic; single organ.

Methodology

Autopsy dissection of CNS tissue.

Remarks