ELECTRON MICROSCOPY, renal transplant (98348)

Synonym: EM

CPT4 Code: 88348

Lab: Surgical Pathology

Request Form: Surgical Pathology Laboratory Tissue Consultation Requestion Form 86.

Collection: Needle biopsy, fine needle aspiration, surgical excision.

Storage Instructions: Tissue is placed in tissue transport medium composed of Culture Medium 199 and fetal calf serum which is available in the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory, extension 28051. Specimen should be labeled with patient’s name, unit history number and specimen identification and be delivered immediately to the Surgical Pathology Laboratory, John Sealy Annex, Room 2.186. Short term storage 4°C if necessary. DO NOT FREEZE.

Causes for Rejection: Improper fixation, sample not noted appropriately, improper labeling, incomplete form, contaminated container.

Availability: Contact the Renal Pathologist on-call. Deliver to Surgical Pathology Laboratory, Room 2.186, John Sealy Annex, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. Also available after hours, on weekends and holidays by renal pathologist on call.

Turnaround Time: 3 working days

Special Instructions:

• Obtain transport medium from Immunohistochemistry Laboratory, extension 28051
• Contact Renal Pathologist on call
• Patient information form must be completed
• Request form must include ICD-9 code, physician's name, ID number, signature, clinical history and diagnosis

Specimen: Tissue

Container: Vial with tissue transport medium composed of Culture Medium 199 and fetal calf serum obtained from Immunohistochemistry Laboratory, extension 28051

How To Order: Submit specimen with proper forms immediately to Surgical Pathology Laboratory, Room 2.186, John Sealy Annex. For technical information, call Ext. 24492 (409-772-4492).