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| Nerve Biopsy | ||
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Order Form: H-1 Surgical Pathology or IPR Req |
Surgical Pathology Laboratory 5804 JPP 356-1859 |
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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. |
Analytic 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) |
Updated: 02/28/2007
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