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CILIARY MOTILITY STUDY IN NASAL TISSUE
Test CodeLAB5215
Alias/See Also
AP18
CPT Codes
88348
Preferred Specimen
Nasal biopsy specimen
Instructions
Label specimen with patient's name (first and last), date of birth, or medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.1. Forward promptly 2. This assay cannot be performed on specimens fixed in formalin. 3. Call GBMC's Surgical Pathology Department (443-849-2812) 24 hours in advance of procedure.
Notes: Place order fo Surgical Pathology Exam in Epic or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC. Indicate "cillary mobility study" on form.
Notes: Place order fo Surgical Pathology Exam in Epic or complete the appropriate "Tissue Examination Request Form" and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC. Indicate "cillary mobility study" on form.
Transport Container
Place nasal biopsy specimens on saline-moistened Telfa Pad.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:28 days
Report Available
An interpretive surgical pathology and cytogenetics report will be prepared.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical Significance
Useful for the evaluation of ciliary morphology for immotile ciliary syndrome (ciliary dyskinesia).
Performing Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Medical Loratoratories
