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MUSCLE BIOPSY, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDIES
Test CodeLAB5219
Alias/See Also
AP33
CPT Codes
88355
Preferred Specimen
Muscle biopsy
Instructions
1. Call GBMC's Surgical Pathology Department (443-849-2812) at least 48 hours in advance of the procedure to obtain the recommended operative protocol and to arrange for operating room assistance by pathology personnel. 2. Label specimen with patient's full name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen. Collect 3 cylindrical muscle segments, each approximately 5 mm in diameter and 8-16 mm in length. Place each segment on saline soaked gauze on wet ice. Muscle clamps should not be used.
NOTES: Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC or complete a "Tissue Examination Request Form" and abstract of clinical history which is necessary for correlation and forward them with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
NOTES: Place order for Surgical Pathology Exam in EPIC or complete a "Tissue Examination Request Form" and abstract of clinical history which is necessary for correlation and forward them with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC.
Transport Container
Specimen handling to be performed by pathology personnel
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:14 days
Reference Range
| MUSCLE BIOPSY, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDIES | An interpretive report will be provided. |
Clinical Significance
Useful when special histochemical studies are required for comprehensive evaluation of skeletal muscle diseases belonging to neurogenic atrophy or muscular dystrophy categories.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC, Johns Hopkins Hospital
