Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   DERM Dermatopathology with Clinical Consultation   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule 4–6 working days   Comments Includes pathology report by a pathologist specializing in skin disease followed by review and clinical recommendations by a board certified veterinary dermotoligist. Test Request Form with comprehensive history must be submitted(Call Customer Service for a copy of the special Test Request Form and make sure your account number is clearly noetd).   FBX Histopathology, Written Report—1 Routine Tissue   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule 2–5 working days   Comments Comprehensive history must be included. Tissues requiring decalcification or additional fixation may take longer. Check ee schedule or charges relating to additional sites. NON ROUTINE TISSUES REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING   BONEBX Bone Biopsies   Specimen Bone or mineralized tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule Variable   Comments Comprehensive history must be included. the length of time required for decalcification is dependent on the size of the specimen. An additional 3 to 5 working days may be required.   CBE Comprehensive Surgical Border Evaluation   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule 2–5 working days   Comments This study is beyond the scope of our routine evaluation of specimen borders. When COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL BORDER EVALUATION (CBE) is requested, we prepare several additional sections along all margins of the specimen and examine them to evaluate the completeness of excision of the lesion.   DIGIT Digits or Limbs   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule Variable   Comments These include amputated digits or limbs.   ORGAN Whole organs, Specimens > 6 cm   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin   Schedule Variable   Comments These include specimens greater then 6 cm including whole organs (liver, spleen, heart, brain, etc.). Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.