Unit Code 8104:
Renal Biopsy, Immunohistology
Specimen Required
This test is not a stand-alone, orderable test, but must be accompanied
by test #88501 "Renal Pathology Consultation" and #8331 "Renal Biopsy,
Light Microscopy."
"Renal Biopsy Patient Information Sheet" is required for all
orders and is included in the Renal Biopsy Kit (Supply T231). Collect
specimens according to the instructions in "Renal Biopsy-Procedures
of Handling Tissue for Light Microscopy, Immunohistology, and
Electron Microscopy" in Special Instructions.
Note: 1. Immunofluorescence on lung tissue must be ordered in
conjunction with #5439 "Surgical Pathology Consultation."
A hematoxylin-and-eosin slide and a copy of the
preliminary pathology report are required for
processing.
2. If not ordering electronically, please submit the above
information sheet along with a "Pathology/Cytology In Situ
Request Form" (SupplyT246) with the specimen.
Transport Temperature
Refrig\Ambient OK\Frozen NO (unless no fixative)
If Zeus is not available, tissue may be submitted
frozen on dry ice.
Reject Due To
Specimens Other Than: Tissue
Anticoagulants Other Than: NA
Hemolysis: NA
Thawing:
Lipemia: NA
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Friday; Continuously, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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