The day the specimen was obtained from the patient.  We then have a date
received and a date reported

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> From: 	Suder, Joanne[SMTP:joanne.suder@uphs.upenn.edu]
> Sent: 	Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:26 PM
> To: 	Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject: 	Date of Service
> 
> Histonetters,
> I need everyones opinion as to what a "Date of Service" is considered to
> be.
> Is it the day tissue is received in the laboratory for processing or the
> day
> the pathologist renders their diagnosis. Please reply to the e-mail
> address
> below.
> 
> Thank you 
> 
> Joanne C. Suder BA HT (ASCP)
> Practice Manager - Department of Dermatology
> University of Pennsylvania Health System
> 3700 Market St Suite 312
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> 215-662-6759
> 215-374-4410 (pager)
> 215-349-5509 (fax)
> joanne.suder@uphs.upenn.edu
> 
>