*Renal biopsy kits will be automatically replaced at the end of each month. For additional kits, please contact Client Services at 317-491-6423.
Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen
Collection Comments
Collection and dissection of needle biopsy: (use an 18-gauge needle)
Place the EM sections of the core in the tube labeled "Glutaraldehyde."
Place the LM section in the tube with the yellow "Formaldehyde" label.
Place the IF section in the tube labeled for "Immunofluorescence."
Place the tubes in the biohazard bag, place the bag with contents in the styrofoam container and then into the red- and white-striped mailer.
Transportation
Please fax completed requisition form (Renal Pathology Requisition) and face sheet to 317-491-6419, Attention: Renal Biopsy.
Place the renal biopsy specimen kit and all of the paperwork (including clinical information) into the UPS return "LabPak."
Complete the top portion of the UPS label, and transport overnight by UPS.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Ordering Recommendations
Kidney transplant pathology
Glomerulonephritis
Drug toxicity and other interstitial renal diseases
Cystic and congenital renal diseases
Renal neoplasms
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
24 hour turn around time for LM and IF
48 hour turn around time for EM
Same-day processing for biopsies arriving before 11:00 AM
Performing Lab
Surgical Pathology
Synonyms
8902
Clinical Interpretation
Digital images mailed or e-mailed to the clinician.
Confirmation is faxed upon receipt of specimen.
Pathologist calls the clinician when the biopsy has been completed to discuss findings. A faxed report and digital images will follow.
Pathology outreach coordinator makes regular contact with your office to ensure continued high quality service.
CPT Codes
Depends on ancillary testing necessary
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
8902
Catalog Code
358748580
Collection
Collect
See Collection Comments
*Renal biopsy kits will be automatically replaced at the end of each month. For additional kits, please contact Client Services at 317-491-6423.
Orderable is Surgical Pathology Specimen
Collection Comments
Collection and dissection of needle biopsy: (use an 18-gauge needle)
Place the EM sections of the core in the tube labeled "Glutaraldehyde."
Place the LM section in the tube with the yellow "Formaldehyde" label.
Place the IF section in the tube labeled for "Immunofluorescence."
Place the tubes in the biohazard bag, place the bag with contents in the styrofoam container and then into the red- and white-striped mailer.
Transportation
Please fax completed requisition form (Renal Pathology Requisition) and face sheet to 317-491-6419, Attention: Renal Biopsy.
Place the renal biopsy specimen kit and all of the paperwork (including clinical information) into the UPS return "LabPak."
Complete the top portion of the UPS label, and transport overnight by UPS.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Kidney transplant pathology
Glomerulonephritis
Drug toxicity and other interstitial renal diseases
Cystic and congenital renal diseases
Renal neoplasms
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
24 hour turn around time for LM and IF
48 hour turn around time for EM
Same-day processing for biopsies arriving before 11:00 AM
Performing Lab
Surgical Pathology
Synonyms
8902
Result Interpretation
Clinical Interpretation
Digital images mailed or e-mailed to the clinician.
Confirmation is faxed upon receipt of specimen.
Pathologist calls the clinician when the biopsy has been completed to discuss findings. A faxed report and digital images will follow.
Pathology outreach coordinator makes regular contact with your office to ensure continued high quality service.
