Useful For
The intraoperative consultation or frozen section applies only to tissue removed during surgery for STAT preliminary diagnosis.
Method Name
Histology
Important Note
The Histology Department must be notified that the specimen is being sent for frozen section or intraoperative consultation:
- Between the hours of Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. call the Histology Department at 518-926- 3831.
- Weeknights after 5 p.m. and on weekends, call 518-926-3800 and ask for the on-call Pathologist.
Aliases
Frozen Section, Surgical Pathology
Specimen Type
Tissue removed during surgery
Specimen Required
Fresh tissue without fixative should be sent in a dry container with an accompanying Intraoperative Consultation Sheet.
Specimen Stability Information
- Specimen must be delivered immediately to the Histology Department of the Laboratory.
Rejected Due To
- Specimen in formalin or other fixative
Performing Laboratory
Glens Falls Hospital Department of Pathology
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Weekdays after 5 p.m. or on weekends, call 518-926-3800 and ask for the on-call Pathologist.
Analytical Time
As soon as possible
Specimen Retention Time
- Wet tissue specimens are retained for two weeks after the final surgical pathology report is verified
CPT Code Information
- 88329 (if applicable)
- 88331 (if applicable)
- 88332 (if applicable)
Analytical Time
As soon as possible