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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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General Information
Alias: Leg Amputation, Arm Amputation, Traumatic Amputation
Performed: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm
Turn Around Time: Majority within 2 working days from receipt in lab.
CPT Codes: 88305, 88307
Performed By: Surgical Pathology
Notes: After hours contact the Pathology Resident "on call" by using the Parkland Smart Web Directory.
Unacceptable Conditions: Leaking specimens, specimens received in expired fixative solution, specimens received in wrong fixative.
Components
No component information is available.
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Limb (arm, leg) |
10% prefilled formalin container available from MRD. |
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Specimen must be brought to Surgical Pathology immediately in a securely wrapped biohazard bag with the patient EPIC label attached to the outside of the bag. Place in the refrigerator. |
Refrigerator Temperature (2-8 degrees C) |
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