| Synonyms: |
Renal Biopsy |
| Specimen: |
Needle Biopsy of Kidney |
| Container: |
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| Volume: |
Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: |
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| Specimen Collection: |
Needle biopsy of kidney tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: |
Contact Histology Lab 262-3736. |
| Lab Code: |
PATH |
| Requisition: |
Pathology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient)
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| Test Includes: |
Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis (Light, Microscopy, Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy as requested) |
| Critical Value: |
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| Test Frequency: |
Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: |
Light Microscopy, Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy: 3-10 working days |
| CPT Code(s): |
88305, 88346x6, 88348, 88313x3 |
| LCD or NCD: |
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| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII
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