Renal Biopsy
Order Form: Renal Pathology Requisition
Specimen:
Tissue
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Turn Around Time:
Light Microscopy and Immunofluorescence within 24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory). Electron microscopy within 24-48 hours (upon receipt in laboratory).
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
Please review the Renal Biopsy Consultation Overview for further information.
Methodology:
Light Microscopy, Electron Microscopy and Immunofluorescence
Instructions:
A completed requisition must accompany all requests. It should contain the patient's name, number, date of biopsy, tissue source, biopsy site, clinical history, lab data (BUN, Creatinine, etc.), and questions to be answered. Include other pertinent history and findings. Please call ahead on Friday to notify our Client Services of a Weekend arrival and the status: Routine or Stat. Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories 1-866-844-2522 (toll free) 319-384-7213 (Fax)
CPT Code:
88305(technical and professional) 88313 x4(technical and professional) 88348 (technical and professional) 88346 x9 (technical and professional)
 
See also:
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody, Serum