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Test Code
10483
Test Name
Histopathology, Renal Biopsy
CPT Codes
88305
Included Tests
  • Histopathological and Electron Microscopic Evaluation performed by Board Certified Pathologist.
  • Includes: H & E stain, Renal panel, Immunofluorescent Studies, Electron Microscopy
  • Note: Light Microscopy, Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy are complimentary and necessary in most cases, each supplying additional, helpful information.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 week
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: 3 fresh kidney tissue specimens (needle), no added fixative
Volume External:
Alternate Container:
Collection Instructions
  • Specimen must be received in Pathology prior to 15:30.
  • Specimen obtained during ultrasound:
    • One core in 10% formalin (Paraffin)
    • One core in glutaraldehyde or Karnovsky's Fixative (EM)
    • One core in Zeus (IMFL)
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Submit specimen with an EPIC order, Tissue Pathology Requisition Form (HNL-31), or one of the laboratory's electronic forms, AND the additional Renal Biopsy Patient Information Sheet included in the biopsy kit.
  • Biopsy kits can be obtained in the Pathology Department Gross Rooms.
  • Clinical history and laboratory findings are essential to interpretation and should be noted on the forms.
  • Consult the Pathology Department Gross Rooms at 610-402-8163 (LVHN-CC), 484-884-2258 (LVHN-M) or 610-969-2516 (LVHN-17) prior to beginning the procedure for specific instructions.
Methodology
Histopathology
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
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