Electron Microscopy - Diagnostic Muscle & Nerve Biopsy |
| Alternative Names: | Histology - Electron Microscopy on Muscle & Nerve Biopsy |
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| Laboratory: | Anatomical Pathology |
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| Test Code: | code pending |
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| Registration Instructions: | Sendaway test to EM Service, Anatomical Pathology, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service add-on test. Test registration will performed in Anatomical Pathology by VNLS
Authorisation: Pathologist authorisation required.
Resulting: EM findings are incorporated into a report issued by the pathologist. |
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| Specimen Types: | Tissue in EM Fixative |
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| Container Types: | VNLS Muscle Biopsy Containers
VNLS Nerve Biopsy Container | |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Please notify VNLS prior to collection - 9076 5448
Sample for assay is taken from a portion of the glutaraldehyde fixed muscle which forms part of the routine muscle biopsy procedure.
Contact VNLS (907 65448) for details of collection and access to a muscle biopsy kit.
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | See Detailed Information |
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| Assay Frequency: | By Arrangement |
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| External Laboratory: | See Reference Laboratory details below |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Address to:
The Royal Childrens Hospital,
Specimen Reception, Laboratory Services
4th Floor, East Building
50 Flemington Road
Parkville VIC
Attention: EM Service,Anatomical Pathology
Contact Phone: 9345 5748 |
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