- Test Name
- Telepathology
- Aliases
- N/A
- Provincial Mnemonic
- Not Applicable
- LOINC Test Code
- N/A
- Description and Primary Use
- Telepatholgy is the technology used to transfer images of slides between all the RHS's for consultation. Telepathology is also used for education and research.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 24 to 48 hrs
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Consult letter and telepathology form sent by referring pathologist.
- Required Consultations
- Special consult by pathologists between all the newfounland RHA's. Consulation is required by referring pathologist.
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
N/A
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
The slides have to be cleaned of any debris and dirt by alcohol be four they are scanned.
- Criteria for Rejection
If the slides have suboptimal quality upon scanning, we will send slides by mail.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Pathology labs at the following RHA's Health Sciences Center, Carbonear General Hospital,St. Clare's Hospital, Curtis Memorial Hospiatl,James Paton Memorial,Central NFLD Regional Helath Care, and Western Memorial Hospital.
- Last Updated
- 29-May-19