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RENAL BIOPSY, LIGHT MICROSCOPY
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
17
CPT Codes
88305, 88312 (varies)
Preferred Specimen
Collect specimens according tothe instructions provided in the renal biopsy kit. Renal biopsy collection kits are available from 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 Container
Sample must be submitted with collection kit provided by the Electron Microscopy Lab.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Light 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, Electron Microscopy and Renal Biopsy, Immunofluorescence".
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
