Merosin-Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
| Order form: | Muscle & Nerve Biopsy Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: |
88305 Muscle Biopsy (technical and professional) 88346x Number of Immunofluorescent Stains (technical and professional) 88331 Frozen Section H&E (technical and professional) |
Specimen(s):
Muscle or Skin Biopsy
Testing Schedule:
0800-1700 Monday through Friday.
Turn Around Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Methodology:
Immunofluorescence
Instructions:
Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
See Additional Information:
Muscular Dystrophy Testing at The University of Iowa
Muscular Dystrophy Biopsy Testing and Clinical Support
Muscular Dystrophy Testing at The University of Iowa
Muscular Dystrophy Biopsy Testing and Clinical Support
Please refer to the Muscle Biopsy - General Evaluation for information on "How to Send a Muscle Biopsy".
CPT Code - 88323 Consultation and report on Outside material requiring slide preparation.