Renal Biopsy with or without Immunofluorescence and/or Electron Microscopy
| Sunquest Code: | SRGPTH | CoPath Code: | PATH |
| Epic Code: | LAB4613 | Epic Name: | Pathology Exam |
| Sunquest Code (non-Epic sites): | COPATH | ||
| Order Instructions: | All renal samples should be sent to Pathology first for specimen processing. | ||
| Synonyms: | Kidney Biopsy with or without Immunofluorescence and/or Electron Microscopy; Electron Microscopy Consult | ||
| Methodology: | Preparation, staining and evaluation by light microscopy | ||
| Test Includes: | Processing, routine staining and microscopic examination. Special stains immunohistochemical markers or electron microscopy will be added when indicated at additional charge. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Preliminary light microscopy results are reported in 1-2 days. IF and EM performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1530, reported within 7-10 days | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide clinical information, including renal function and transplant history, on request form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Renal tissue |
| Container: | See Collection Instructions |
| Collection Instructions: | Immediately place tissue into three containers: 1) for light microscopy, place into 10% formalin fixative; 2) for IF, place into Zeus Fixative; 3) for EM, place into 4:1 formaldehyde. Glutaraldehyde fixative available from the EM lab. Mark location of specimen and time placed in fixative on label of container. At FSH and FRH: Use 3 part kit available in Pathology Department; refer to department procedure for shipping instructions. For Consults: Collect in Glutaraldehyde (2.5%) fixative available from laboratory. Tissues routinely fixed in buffered formalin are suitable in selected instances. Contact Surgical Pathology at 612-273-3486 for collection procedure. At FSH and FRH: Use 3 part kit available in Pathology Department; refer to department procedure for shipping instructions. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Anatomic Pathology, UMMC/UMCH West Bank (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Interpretive report. |
| Use: | Evaluation of acute or chronic renal disease, transplant rejection or drug toxicity. |
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