Amyloid
| Abbrev Code: | NGSM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5865 | ||
| Methodology: | Direct and indirect immunofluorescence/ immunohistochemistry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88346 x1, 88347 x4, 88342 x1, 88346-26 x2, 88347-26 x2, 88342-26 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Immunofluorescent and immunohistochemical study of kidney or other tissues, including Thioflavin-T, Kappa, Lamda, SAA and SAP. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Tissue |
| Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Freeze in 2-methylbutane (isopentane) and liquid nitrogen. Do not allow specimen to thaw; keep frozen. Alternatively, preserve tissue with Michel's or Zeus fixative at room temperature. Deliver specimen to Renal Immunopathology Laboratory, 13-229 Moos Tower; call laboratory at 612-626-3286 (or 1-800-888-8642) for instructions or to arrange for immediate specimen pick-up. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen in formalin or Zenker's fixative; improper freezing. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store frozen tissue on dry ice or in -70C freezer. Store tissue preserved with Michel's or Zeus fixative at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen tissue on dry ice; Zeus or Michel's fixed tissue at room temperature. Ship overnight express or within 24 hours, Mon-Thur only; do not ship Fridays. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Renal Immunopathology |
Interpretive
| Use: | To aid in the diagnosis of amyloidosis. |
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