12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-410-310

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 12VAC5-410-310 - Tissue pathology

A. Tissue pathology services shall be provided either by the hospital or pursuant to contractual arrangements with a laboratory. In the latter instance, written policies and procedures shall be established governing prompt transportation of specimens and submission of reports.

B. In accordance with medical staff bylaws, surgically removed tissues shall be examined by a pathologist and findings shall be included in the patient's medical record.

Derived from VR355-33-500 § 2.15, eff. July 28, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 8, eff. April 1, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.