Electron Microscopy for Cilia
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| CPT Codes: | 85390 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-10 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Wet Tissue |
| Optimal Volume: | Entire specimen - tissue source required. |
| Container: | Electron Microscopy Kit (Supply T660) Alternate Containers: Container, Tissue, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship biopsies at ambient temperature in appropriate container. Do not place on ice, dry ice or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | EM |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Assess ciliary morphology. Diagnose medical disorders such as primary ciliary dyskinesia, immotile cilia syndrome. |
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