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Muscle Biopsy Tissue Examination

Test Includes: Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis.

Applies To: Small muscle tissue specimens for diagnosis of neuromuscular disease.

Lab: Surgical Pathology

Request Form: Surgical Pathology Laboratory Tissue Consultation (Requisition Form 86)

Collection: Page the neuropathologist on call prior to surgery. See special instructions.

Storage Instructions: Tissue must be submitted immediately. Tissue must not be immersed in saline or formalin. See special instructions.

Causes for Rejection: See special instructions.

Availability: Deliver to Surgical Pathology Laboratory, Room 2.186, John Sealy Annex, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. After hours page the neuropathologist on call.

Turnaround Time: 3-5 days, depending on procedures required.

Special Instructions: Obtain detailed instructions from Surgical Pathology or Neuropathology

Specimen: Skeletal Muscle

Volume: See special instructions.

Minimum Volume: See special instructions.

Container: See special instructions.

How to Order: Consult Surgery to perform biopsy and Surgical Pathology for special instructions and collection of tissue.

Reviewed by Robert Stewart 6/22/12

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