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Pathology, Dermatopathology

Desired Epic Build * = editable field  

Cerner Primary Mnemonic:
PDM DPPATHEXAM
Informatics - WorkgroupAnatomic Pathology
Synonyms *DERMATOPATHOLOGY BIOPSY
Display Name *Pathology, Dermatopathology
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Alopecia
Ear, Left
Ear, Right
Lymph Node
Misc
Nail
Skin
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Tissue
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Tissue
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Left
No Laterality
Right
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adenoids
Adrenal
Alopecia
Amputation
Anus
Appendix
Autopsy
Autopsy Brain Only
Autopsy Fetus
Autopsy Pediatric
Axilla
Bile Duct
Bladder
Bone
Bone Marrow
Brain
Breast
Bronchial
Buccal
Cervical-Endocervical
Cervical-Vaginal
Cervix
Colon
Diaphragm
Duodenum
Ear
Endocervix
Endometrium
Esophagus
Extranodal Lymphoid
Eye
Fallopian Tube
Gallbladder
Gingiva
Heart
Hernia Sac
Hydrocele
Ileum
Jejunum
Joint
Kidney
Larynx
Liver
Lung
Lymph Node
Mediastinum
Meninges/Dura
Misc
Muscle
Nail
Nasopharynx
Nerve
Nipple
Nose
Omentum
Oropharynx/Throat
Ovary
Palate
Pancreas
Pancreatic Duct
Parathyroid
Paratubal Cyst
Pelvic
Penis
Pericardium
Pharynx
Placenta
Pleura
Product Of Conception
Prostate
Rectum
Retroperitoneum
Salivary
Specimen Navigator Short NamePath Derm
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)The direct immunofluorescence needs to be collected in Michel medium. Other options: Liquid nitrogen, Normal Saline, Zeus medium. Electron microscopy of skin: put in 2.5% glutaraldehyde transport media.
IP Orderable (inpatient) Yes
OP Orderable (outpatient) Yes
AOEs *

AP AOEs
1) Clinical History/Information  (freetext)
2) Surgical Procedure 
(dropdown list = Biospy - Incisional(shave);Biopsy-Punch; Excision; 
Frozen Section)
3) Materials submitted? (freetext)
4) Frozen? (yes/no) - Default as No
5) Request EM and/or IF? (Dropdown list = EM; IF; EM and IF)
Special History No
Build Comments
Filter *pathology
Cerner Site RestrictAPS 2200 NB
Default AP
Forest Hills Hospital Laboratory
Glen Cove Hospital Laboratory
Huntington Hospital Laboratory
LIJ Valley Stream Hospital Laboratory
Lenox Hill Laboratory
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr

North Shore University Laboratory
Northern Westchester Hospital Labs
Northwell Health Laboratories
Peconic Bay Medical Center Laboratory
Phelps Memorial Hospital Labs
Plainview Hospital Laboratory
SIUH North Laboratory
SIUH Prince’s Bay Division Laboratory
SSUH Laboratory
Syosset Hospital Laboratory
Cerner Results

Actual Epic Build 3/11/2025

PROCEDURE ID 137405
PDM DPPATHEXAM
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Pathology, Dermatopathology
PROCEDURE NAME PATH, DERM
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB12572
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME PATH, DERM
CATEGORY CODE 8.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB PATHOLOGY ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS DERMATOPATHOLOGY BIOPSY
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/137405
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Tissue
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Tissue
Skin/Wound
Hair/Nail
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST Alopecia
Skin
Lymph Node
Nail
Ear, Left
Ear, Right
Misc
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - MALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - FEMALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
OP SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
IP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
OP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046000062", "3048500109", "3046000220", "3046000064", "3046000124", "210330032030"]
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE BIOPSY
NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP FROZEN
NH IP REQUEST EM ANDOR IF
NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046000062", "3048500109", "3046000220", "3046000064", "3046000124", "210330032030"]
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE BIOPSY
NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP FROZEN
NH IP REQUEST EM ANDOR IF
NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTION OVERRIDE Yes
INPATIENT QUESTION OVERRIDE Yes
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDE IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDES OP
EDP AMB ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
EDP IP ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
EDP IP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP OP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP IP SPECIMEN TYPE
EDP OP SPECIMEN TYPE
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS T
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS T
IP ORDERABLE 1
OP ORDERABLE 1
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS RECORD NAME
COMPONENT DATA REQUIREMENT
EPIC OP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046000062 NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY Clinical History/Information Free Text Yes
3046000064 NH IP FROZEN Frozen? (yes/no) Yes/No No
3046000124 NH IP REQUEST EM ANDOR IF Request EM and/or IF Custom List EM
IF
EM and IF
No
3046000220 NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION Specimen Description: Free Text Yes
3048500109 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE BIOPSY Surgical Procedure Custom List Biopsy - Incisional (shave)
Biopsy - Punch
Excision
Frozen Section
Yes
210330032030 NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED) Release to patient Category - INI No
EPIC IP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046000062 NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY Clinical History/Information Free Text Yes
3046000064 NH IP FROZEN Frozen? (yes/no) Yes/No No
3046000124 NH IP REQUEST EM ANDOR IF Request EM and/or IF Custom List EM
IF
EM and IF
No
3046000220 NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION Specimen Description: Free Text Yes
3048500109 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE BIOPSY Surgical Procedure Custom List Biopsy - Incisional (shave)
Biopsy - Punch
Excision
Frozen Section
Yes
210330032030 NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED) Release to patient Category - INI No
EPIC Components (results - crosswalked through Cerner)