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Specimen Collection Information
- Label container with patient's full name and date of birth or MRN (if available). Indicate specimen source.
| Specimen | Container |
|---|---|
| Tissue |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Transport fresh tissue immediately . Maintain specimen on wet-ice. Deliver ASAP to Laboratory Specimen Receiving (LSR), BORWELL LEVEL 4
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate
Additional Testing Information
Purpose:
To determine neuromuscular disease involving destruction of axons or myelin and vasculitis.
Test performed:
Microscopy of axon and myelin sheaths. Individual fiber examination. Electron microscopy on all specimens.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CPT(s)
88305; 88362; 88313
Performing Lab Section
Surgical Pathology
Turnaround Time
Varies.
Ordering Specimens
eDH Ordering:
LAB1900, Surgical Pathology
Ordering for non-eDH Users:
• All requisitions must be labeled with:
• Patient name, date of birth and medical record number
• Name of the ordering provider
• Anatomic site and collection date
• Brief patient history