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RENAL BIOPSY, IMMUNOFLUORESCENSE
MessageCollection assistance is available for in-house procedures; this will include assessing specimen quality and ensuring proper specimen preparation. Assited collections are available Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm. Please contact the Electron Microscopy Lab (304-293-6716) for assistance.
For additional information, please visit the Renal Pathology website.
For additional information, please visit the Renal Pathology website.
Test Code
18
CPT Codes
88346 (varies)
Preferred Specimen
Collect specimens according to the instructions provided in the renal biopsy kit. Renal biopsy collection kits are available form Electron Microscopy Lab (304-293-6716). Tissues should be divided as indicated in diagram.
Instructions
Sample must be submitted with collection kit provided by the Electron Microscopy Lab.
UML Billing Form
UML Renal Biopsy Clinical Data Form
UML Billing Form
UML Renal Biopsy Clinical Data Form
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
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, Electron Microscopy".
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.