Rectal Biopsy for Acetylcholinesterase Activity (ACHe) Enzyme Staining
Collect
Section rectal mucosal biopsy or full thickness biopsy. Specimen
Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
Once the tissue is frozen it should not be allowed to thaw. Keep at -70 degrees C until shipping. Use overnight or rapid delivery carriers. Shipment cost is responsibility of sender. Do not send specimens on Fridays, weekends or Holidays. Tissue most remain in frozen state during shipment.
Stability
N/A
Unacceptable conditions
Specimen not received frozen. Requisition form missing required data.
Days Performed
Monday thru Thursday 0800 to 1700
Reported
1 week
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
88305 Surgical Pathology, level 4; 88314 Histochemical staining with frozen section;; 88323 Consultation and reporting.
Remarks
Must be submitted on a fully completed Requisition Form Anatomic Pathology Client. Include all required information. Ship all frozen tissue in a Styrofoam box with ample dry ice and clearly mark the outside of the box FROZEN TISSUE . Address boxes/correspondence to Dr. Pierre Russo, Department of Pathology, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Main Building 5th floor/room 5NW27, 324 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399.
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