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Unit Code 4993:
Electron Microscopy

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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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