Electron Microscopy

Label Mnemonic:	EM COM
Order form:	Electron Microscopy Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	88348

Specimen(s):

Tissue (Renal, Muscle, Nerve, etc)

Minimum:

Wet tissue is taken to Surgical Pathology Laboratory, 5804 JPP, fixed in 2.5% glutaraldehyde for delivery to the Electron Microscopy (EM) Laboratory.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1700 Monday through Friday

Turn Around Time:

1 week

Interpretive Data:

The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Comments:

Refer to the Electron Microscopy Service for more information.

Methodology:

Electron Microscopy/Light Microscopy

Instructions:

For additional information, contact:

   University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
   200 Hawkins Drive 5231 RCP
   Iowa City IA 52242

   1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
   319-384-7213 (Fax)

   EM Lab:  319-335-7773