Muscle Biopsy

Test Code

3941199

CPT Codes
88305-Surgical pathology; 88312-Special stains, each; 88313-Trichrome stain; 88346-Immunofluorescence, each antibody; 88348-Electron microscopy

Includes

Includes routine morphologic diagnosis. Special tests are requested by physician.

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Fresh skeletal muscle
Forms: Surgical Pathology Request Form
Collection Instructions:
   1. Submit a 2 cm x 1 cm x 0.5 cm piece of fresh skeletal muscle in a saline-moistened gauze pad.
   2. It is important that container be sealed properly so that no water enters container.
   3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
   4. Notify histology technician or pathologist that specimen has been brought to Surgical Pathology Laboratory.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided.

Clinical Significance

Useful for evaluating muscular disease in terms of primary myopathy, neurogenic atrophy, vasculitis, enzyme deficiency, parasitic infestation, etc. and to diagnose trichinosis, myositis, polymyositis, and periodic paralysis.

Performed By
CoxHealth

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