Submitting a Biopsy for Analysis

Microscopic examination of tissue removed from a patient allows for definitive diagnosis, documentation of the findings for the patient's clinical record, and increases the likelihood of a positive clinical outcome. The biopsy service is specifically oriented to dental and medical practitioners including general dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and otolaryngologists.

To use our service, begin by setting up an account for your office. You only need to do this once. Call (631)444-8253. Tell us the doctor's name, NYS license number, NPI number and office address with phone and fax number.

Once you've set up your account with us, you can call for a specimen countainer and requisition form whenever you need to submit a biopsy. We will have a courier deliver it to your office. When your specimen is ready, contact us and we'll have a courier pick it up for return delivery. Courier service is free.

When filling out the requisition form, be sure to include the following:

• Patient's name and date of birth
• Patient's medical insurance information (copy front and back of their medical insurance card and include with requisition)
• Patient's signature
• ICD 9 code (this is required by NYS law and must be filled in)

Place the requisition and insurance information in the side pocket of the biohazard bag. Place the closed and labeled specimen bottle in the biohazard bag and seal the bag. The specimen container needs to have the patient's name, the doctor's name and the site of the biopsy labeled in pen on the bottle (not the lid).

To obtain additional specimen containers, please call (631)444-2222.