Tests (SCC/CM/UM/AD/TC/EP)
What is the TAT for UM SEQ?
15 Business Days
When the Castle Status reads "Ready for - Histology" does this mean we received a block or slides for testing?
Block
Can we test SCC with BasoSquamous Features?
Ok to proceed with “scc w/ basosquamous features” disclaimer
How many chickens does Breanne have?
7
At what point is a rationale letter required for SCC testing?
If the sample is older than 1.5 years
Does a pending AD sample go through RNA extraction before or after the order is resolved?
How many days after an AD sample is collected and sent to us does a disclaimer become required?
Between 7 and 30 days after the collection date. After 30 days the order is cancelled.
Does Breanne actually live on a farm?
no
What is the ICD-10 K22.70 for?
BE without dysplasia
How many slides are needing for UM GEP/SEQ?
9uns & 1 H&E
Can we test Dermal SCC?
Yes, as long as we can confirm lesion is not metastatic and a Dermal disclaimer will be added
How many cats does Sam have?
3
What is the binned tumor location for the shoulder?
TRUNK
Can multiple providers be included in one Collaborative Ordering Agreement (COA)?
Yes. If all providers have signed the COA, you can include multiple providers on a single form. One provider cannot sign a COA on behalf of other providers, even if they work at the same practice.
If the provider put "Yes" for Poorly Differentiated on the requisition from but the pathology report states Moderately Differentiated, can we proceed?
We will need to confirm with the provider, but if they confirm it is Poorly Differentiated, we will proceed. (example q20872-52)
What is Karen's cats name?
Piggy
What is the ICD-10 code C43.59 for?
If a patient or provider requests that tissue be sent to a different facility for urgent testing (instead of being returned to the pathology lab that originally sent it to us)?
We can fulfill the request, but we must first contact the original pathology lab to:
Inform them of the request.
Explain why the tissue needs to be sent to a different facility.
Obtain their approval before shipping the tissue to the new facility.
If the original pathology lab does not approve the request, please escalate the case to CSS Leadership before taking any further action.
If the request is coming directly from the original pathology lab that sent us the tissue, let them know that we do not typically send tissue directly to another facility. Our standard process is to return the tissue to the original pathology lab so they can maintain chain of custody and forward it to the requested facility if needed. If they are requesting an exception, please escalate the case to CSS Leadership.
If we have esophageal biopsies taken at 30cm, 32cm, and 36cm, is this considered Long Segment BE?
Yes
Does Mark have an aquarium?
yes