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HelpTest ID SUDC Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Consultation
Advisory Information
This test is only orderable for the Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Evaluation study.
Necessary Information
1. Patient date of birth and date of death are required. All specimens must be labeled with specimen type.
2. The referring pathologist's or medical examiner's name and phone number are required.
3. All specimens, patient history, and requests should be clearly labeled with correct patient identifiers.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Heart
Supplies:
Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Refrigerate/Ambient Shipping Box, 5 lb (T329)
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Fix entire specimen in formalin for a minimum of 24 hours.
2. Following fixation, lightly wrap specimen in formalin-soaked paper towel, place in a leak-proof sealable bag with a small amount of formalin, seal, and ship ambient in a sturdy shipping container.
Additional Information: Paraffin block may be accepted.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Useful For
Identifying specific causes contributing to sudden cardiac death
Testing Algorithm
An interpretation will be provided by Mayo staff pathologists within a formal pathology report that is sent to the referring Medical Examiner.
Appropriate stains and other ancillary testing may be performed and charged separately.
Method Name
Pathology Consultation
Reporting Name
Sudden Cardiac Death Path ConsultSpecimen Type
SUDC Study SpecimenSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUDC Study Specimen | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reference Values
The laboratory will provide a pathology consultation.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; Varies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
Not ApplicableCPT Code Information
88037
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SUDC | Sudden Cardiac Death Path Consult | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606931 | Interpretation | 59465-5 |
| 606932 | Participated in the Interpretation | No LOINC Needed |
| 606933 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
| 606934 | Addendum | 35265-8 |
| 606935 | Gross Description | 22634-0 |
| 606936 | Material Received | 22633-2 |
| 606937 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
| 606938 | Case Number | 80398-1 |