Test ID SUDC Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Consultation
Ordering Guidance
This test is only orderable for the Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Evaluation study.
Necessary Information
The following information is required:
1. All requisitions must be labeled with:
-Patient name, date of birth. date of death and medical record number
-Name and phone number of the referring pathologist, ordering physician or medical examiner
-Anatomic site and collection date
2. All specimens must be labeled with:
-Two patient identifiers (first and last name, date of birth or medical record number)
-Specimen type and anatomic site
3. A brief patient history is essential to achieve a consultation fully relevant to the ordering physician's needs.
All requisition and supporting information must be submitted in English.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Heart specimen
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 sent to the referring Medical Examiner.
Appropriate stains and other ancillary testing may be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Medical Interpretation
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
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
14 to 28 days: Cases requiring additional material or ancillary testing may require additional time.Performing Laboratory

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 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Consultation Request with the specimen.