RENAL BIOPSY, ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Message

Collection assistance is available for in-house procedures; this will include assessing specimen quality and ensuring proper specimen preparation. Assited collections are available Monday-Friday 0800 to 1600. Please contact the Electron Microscopy Lab (304-293-6716) for assistance.
For additional information, please visit the Renal Pathology website.

Test Code

CPT Codes
88348

Preferred Specimen

Collect specimens according to the instructions provided in the renal biopsy kit. Renal biopsy collected kits are available form Electron MicroscopyLab (304-293-6716). Tissues should be divided as indicated indiagram.

Instructions

Sample must be submitted with collection kit provided by the Electron Microscopy Lab.
UML Billing Form
UML Renal Biopsy Clinical Data Form

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Methodology
Electron Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Monday- Friday 8-1700, excluding holidays

Report Available

A written report will be issued and will incorporate results of immunofluorescent histology, light microscopy and electron microscopy. Reports contain images as needed.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided.

Clinical Significance

Evaluating patients with undiagnosed kidney disease. Following the course of therapy or the progression of the disease. Diagnosing disease with only electron microscopic alterations.

This test must be ordered in conjunction with, "Renal Biopsy, Light Microscopy and Renal Biopsy, Immunofluorescence".

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.