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Test Code

10480

Test Name

Histopathology, Nerve Biopsy

CPT Codes

88305

Included Tests

Histopathological and Electron Microscopic Evaluation performed by Board Certified Pathologist.
Includes: H&E stain and Special Stains (Gomori Trichrome, Congo Red, LFB-PAS, Oil Red O, Neurofilament IHC, and Electron microscopy (including thick sections and Toludine Blue.)

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 3 weeks

Clinical Utility

To obtain a diagnosis; this may be used by the treating physicians to direct appropriate patient management and treatment.

Specimen and Container Info

Alternate Specimen:
Min. Volume External:
Volume External:
Alternate Container:

Collection Instructions

Place a 1½” (4cm) segment of nerve on a 4 x 4 gauze sponge moistened with 4 cc of normal saline.
Place the specimen in a sealed and appropriately labeled conical tube, included in the kit, and place on WET ice (NOT dry ice.)
Label all specimen containers with the patient’s full name, MR#, biopsy site, and time of collection.

Processing and Submission Instructions

Call at least one business day in advance to alert the laboratory that a specimen will be sent. Call: 484-425-8162.
The laboratory will provide Nerve kits (for local requests) as soon as the advance notice is received. Clients may request to have kits in stock.
A completed Neuromuscular Pathology Consultation Request form (included in the kit) must accompany the specimen.
Client will be billed, not patient. Please complete information on Request form.
Deliver directly to the Histology Laboratory.
Call HNL Lab Medicine Courier service for specimen transport 484-425-5332.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

Place specimen on WET, not dry ice.

Methodology

Histopathology

Performing Location

Roble Road Core Laboratory

Testing Schedule

Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays