Renal Biopsy for Glomerulus

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2491
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PS
Alternate Names
  • Electron Microscopy, Renal Biopsy
  • EM Renal Biopsy
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Renal Biopsy Immunofluorescence

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Contact the Histology Deparment at 266-1630 to schedule the date and time of procedure to be done with the physician 


Specimen Requirements

2 to 3 Core  Fresh Renal Biopsy 


Transport And Storage

Ambient


Collection Instructions

Order must include patient history and physical report


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Pathology Report, 


Test Comments:

Level testing and/or combination Level testing completed will be determined by source and diagnosis

If no glomerulus are present Electron Microscopy Thick Section will be reflex and charged


Methodology:
  • Electron Microscopy

Production Schedule

Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Pathology
Turn Around Time

72 to 80 hours


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

88348, 88305, 88346


Medical Necessity May Apply