Back to Test DirectoryT409 : Special Stain, Halls Bile - TC
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Bile Halls SS- TC
Methodology:
Histology
Clinical Utility:
For the demonstration of bile (bilirubin) substances in tissue sections and to distinguish bile pigments from other tissue pigments. Excessive amounts of bile pigment in the liver may be found in cases of hepatic or extrahepatic biliary obstruction.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
T409-2
Turnaround Time:
3-6 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue | 1 | Room Temp | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
3-4 unstained positively charged slides(3 to 5 microns thick sections each)
3-4 unstained positively charged slides(3 to 5 microns thick sections each)
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88313 x 1
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