Useful For
Surgical pathology gross identification of foreign bodies, hardware, or medical devices
Method Name
Histology
Important Note
- NOTE: Foreign bodies, hardware, and medical devices cannot be released to patients and can only be released to authorized individuals for medical-legal reasons
- For these special circumstances please contact the Pathology Office at 518-926-3836 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Aliases
Foreign Bodies For Surgical Pathology Identification; Surgical Pathology; Histology, Surgical Pathology; Hardware; Medical Devices
Specimen Type
- Foreign bodies
- Explanted hardware or medical devices
Specimen Required
All foreign bodies, hardware, or medical devices which have been separated from tissue samples or which have unusual adherent tissue, should be submitted in a properly labeled, dry container with no fixative.
Special Instructions
The specimen container label should state:
- specific anatomic source or origin.
- the nature of the foreign body (e.g. glass, needle, plastic wire, etc.) or type of medical device/hardware (when possible)
Performing Laboratory
Glens Falls Hospital Department of Pathology
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Analytical Time
- Expected turn around time is 1-5 business days
Specimen Retention Time
- Specimens are retained for two weeks after the final surgical pathology report is verified
CPT Code Information
- 88300
Analytical Time
- Expected turn around time is 1-5 business days