SPECIAL STAINS Special stains may be performed following completion of a report. The charges assessed are in addition to the original biopsy fee.   Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   Histochemical Stains   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin or parafin embedded tissue   Schedule 1–3 working days   Immunohistochemical Stains   Specimen Tissue in 10% formalin, parafin embedded tissue or unstained smears   Schedule 3–10 working days   A wide range of reagents are available to help identify basic cell types of neoplasms, or to help visualize and identify microorganisms. Specific cell type identification of undifferentiated neoplasms may aid in the strategic planning of chemotherapy. These tests are usually recommended by a pathologist reading the case, but may also be requested at initial biopsy submission. If a pathologist feels special stains would be helpful in diagnosis, a comment will be included in the report and you may call Customer Service to add-on the stains.   BIOPSU Cancellation Fee   If you wish to cancel a biospy that has been received by our Pathology Department and has been processed you may do so, but a fee will be applied to cover processing/handling charges.   Recut/Duplicates   A copy of the biopsy slides may be sent back to the submitting clinic at an additional charge. The slides will take approximately 1 week to be delivered to the appropriate destination. Please contact Customer Service for instructions.   STAT Stat Biopsy Service   STAT biopsy service may be requested on samples submitted Monday thry Saturday. Results will be available within 24 to 48 hours of receipt by laboratory. Specimens requiring decalcification or additional fixation cannot be processed as STAT specimens. See fee schedule for additional charges. Please indicate on the submitted Test Request Form "STAT". NOTE: Samples already submitted cannot be changed to a STAT— it must be indicated at the time of submission Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.