Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Enzyme Histochemistry

Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Enzyme Histochemistry

Alternate Description

Adenosine Triphosphostases (ATPaces) / Myoadenylate Deaminase / Phosphorylase / Succinate Dehydrogenase / NADH Tetrazolium Reductase / Cytochrome C Oxidase / Acid Phosphatase

LIS Code

ATPaces

Availability

8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays.

Lab Section

Surgical Pathology

Test Includes

Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation.

Summary Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Enzyme Histochemistry

Special Handling Instructions

Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times.

Specimen Transport

Neuropathology Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy, at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715. Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is taken to the OR.

Specimen Preparation In House

Call the Neuropathology Laboratory at 531-8715 for specimen collection procedure.

Stat Availability

STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours.