ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Renal Pathology Special Studies :


Methodology: Microscopy
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Obtain Renal Biopsy kit prior to collection procedure (ARUP supply #40460). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Special fixatives are required.
Renal biopsy.

Specimen Preparation: Transport renal biopsy according to kit instructions.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Remarks: Submit clinical history and a preliminary report if applicable.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens submitted without glomeruli. Specimens with inappropriate fixative. Specimens that are not collected and submitted according to instructions provided in collection kit.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report
Note: For additional questions or for collection/submission instructions contact Anatomic Pathology (800) 348-2787.
CPT Code(s): 88305 and/or 88346 and/or 88348
Cross References: EM (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Kidney Biopsy (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Kidney Electron Microscopy (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Kidney EM (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Kidney Needle Core (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Kidney Pathology (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Renal Biopsy (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Renal Electron Microscopy (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Renal EM (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Renal Needle Core (Renal Pathology Special Studies), Renal Pathology (Renal Pathology Special Studies)