Submit at least 5 mm3 of aseptically collected fresh tissue from surgery.
Supplies for Submission
Sterile tissue transport medium
Specimen Collection
Place specimen in 10 mL of sterile tissue culture medium and refrigerate until transported.
Send completed ProPath requisition form with the specimen.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerate specimen until transported. DO NOT freeze. DO NOT put in formalin or other fixative. Transport by courier at room temperature, adding a cold (refrigerator) pack during the summer months.
Turn Around Time
1-2 weeks (depending on the growth rate of the cells)
CPT Code
88239, 88264, 88280, 88285, and 88291 (if signed out by an MD)