Electron Microscopy – Diagnostic (Renal) |
| Alternative Names: | Histology – Electron Microscopy – Diagnostic (Renal) |
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| Laboratory: | Anatomical Pathology |
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| Test Code: | SA MISC |
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| Specimen Types: | Tissue Unfixed (fresh)
Tissue (formalin fixed)
Tissue in EM Fixative |
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| Container Types: | Fresh Tissue Pot (with saline moistened gauze)
Formalin Pot
EM Fixative Bottle | |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150
Specimen dissection of a fresh renal core to select a sample for EM fixation is performed by Anatomical Pathology. Tissue size selected for EM must not exceed 1 mm cube. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | See Detailed Information
Fresh renal cores require immediate handling.
Discuss the procedure schedule with the histology laboratory (62476) prior to sample procurement. A scientist will attend to assess for glomeruli and transport the sample. |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | Monash Pathology |
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| Additional Notes: | Routine TAT for EM processing and reporting is 3 - weeks. |
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