Test ID: HMAX
Histochemistry of Sent-In Muscle Specimen Maximum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
5338
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
No
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Electron microscopic studies are not performed on sent-in muscle biopsy specimens.
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Includes a battery of enzyme histochemical stains. Immunostaining and other tests can be performed as indicated and will be charged separately.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Histochemistry Muscle Spec Maximum
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Muscle Biopsy, Enzyme Histochemistry
Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Muscle Tissue


