Enzymehistochemistry, Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes
- 88305 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Muscle Biopsy
- Enzymes
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cm square | Muscle, skeletal (fresh) | Saline-moistened gauze in clean container | Ambient | ||
| 1.5 cm strip | Muscle, skeletal (fresh) | Gluteraldehyde | Ambient | Indicate patient's name and unique identifier on specimen container. Submit Surgical Pathology Requisition and Muscle Biopsy Clinical History form with specimen. Deliver to lab immediately. |
Days Performed
Tue, Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
Special Info
Submit Surgical Pathology Requisition or accompany with an electronically generated test request and Muscle Biopsy Clinical History forms with specimen. Muscle Biopsy Clinical History forms are available from Anatomical Pathology Office, 444-6781. REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: Requisition must be completely filled out with date of procedure, patient's name, date of birth or age, clinical history, clinician, location of procedure, specimen submitted, and any requests for special procedures.
Clinical Info
Interpretation by Pathologist.
Clinical Limitation
n/a
Clinical Reference
n/a