Unit Code 4993:
Electron Microscopy
Useful For
Tumor identification and the diagnoses of medical disorders such
as storage diseases and immotile cilia syndrome
Investigation of ceroid lipofuscinosis and characterization
of inorganic deposits such as in pneumoconioses
Method Name
For non-tumor renal specimens, see #4986 "Renal Biopsy, Electron
Microscopy."
Results will also be provided by telephone. If needed, representative
photomicrographs showing diagnostic features will be sent.
Reporting Name
Electron Microscopy
Ordering Mnemonic
EMT
Aliases
CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Sub-Cortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy)
Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Sub-Cortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL)
Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (ALWAYS QUESTION)
Electron Microscopy (Tissue)
Electron Microscopy, Not Renal
Electron Microscopy-WBC
EM (Electron Microscopy-Tissue)
Immotile Cilia Syndrome
NCL (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis)
NCR (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis) (ALWAYS QUESTION)
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCRL) (ALWAYS QUESTION)
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