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AP Electron Microscopy (non-kidney specimen)
MessageTesting performed at Mayo
Test Code
AP EMNOKX
Alias/See Also
MAYO Test code EM
Preferred Specimen
EM
Instructions
Tumor biopsies must be accompanied by a history, hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides, and a paraffin block.
Collect specimen according to the instructions in Electron Microscopy Procedures of Handling Specimens for Electron Microscopy in Special Instructions. Do not place on ice, dry ice, or freeze.
Submit only 1 of the following specimen types:
Supplies: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660)
Specimen Type: Fixed wet tissue
Container/Tube: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660) or leak-proof container
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Additional Information: PATHC / Pathology Consultation may be added if deemed necessary by the reviewing pathologist.
Specimen Type: Whole blood (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis-NCL only)
Container/Tube: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660), green top (sodium heparin), or yellow top (ACD [solution B])
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not transfer blood to other containers.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Collect specimen according to the instructions in Electron Microscopy Procedures of Handling Specimens for Electron Microscopy in Special Instructions. Do not place on ice, dry ice, or freeze.
Submit only 1 of the following specimen types:
Supplies: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660)
Specimen Type: Fixed wet tissue
Container/Tube: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660) or leak-proof container
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Additional Information: PATHC / Pathology Consultation may be added if deemed necessary by the reviewing pathologist.
Specimen Type: Whole blood (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis-NCL only)
Container/Tube: Electron Microscopy Kit (T660), green top (sodium heparin), or yellow top (ACD [solution B])
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not transfer blood to other containers.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Specimen Stability
Whole blood specimens must arrive within 48 hours of draw.
Additional Information
Electron Microscopy, Varies
