Nerve Biopsy
Epic Lab Code: CON316
Order Form: H-1 Surgical Pathology or Epic Req
Surgical Pathology Laboratory
5804 JPP
356-1859
Specimen:
Fresh Tissue
Minimum:
One nerve biopsy at least 4-6 cm long.
Testing Schedule:
0800-1700 Monday through Friday; For additional services, contact Dr. S. Moore at pager #5197 or the Surgical Pathology laboratory at (319) 356-1859.
Turn Around Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an intrepretative report.
Comments:
Place fresh tissue in saline moistened gauze for transporting to the Surgical Pathology Laboratory 5804 JPP. Do Not place tissue in formalin or glutaraldehyde fixative.
Methodology:
Light microscopy, electron microscopy, and teased fibers
CPT Code:
88305 Light Microscopy (technical and professional) 88348 Electron Microscopy (technical and professional 88362 Nerve Teasing (technical and professional)