ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Renal Pathology Special Studies :
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Methodology: Microscopic Exam
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Renal biopsy. Use Renal Biopsy Kit, (ARUP supply #40460). Special fixatives are required; obtain Renal Biopsy kit prior to collection procedure. Kit may be ordered through ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Ship collected specimen in kit at 20-25°C. Submit clinical history and a preliminary report if applicable.

Remarks: Collection/submission instructions must be followed.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens submitted without glomeruli, inappropriate fixative.

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 Level IV surgical pathology and/or 88346 Immunofluorescent, each antibody and/or 88348 Electron microscopy.
Cross References: EM, Kidney Biopsy , Kidney Electron Microscopy , Kidney EM, Kidney Needle Core , Kidney Pathology , Renal Biopsy , Renal Electron Microscopy , Renal EM, Renal Needle Core , Renal Pathology
 
 

 

 

 
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