Sural Nerve Biopsy
CPT Codes
- 88305 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Nerve Biopsy
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 cm | Sural nerve | Clean container | Ambient | If fresh deliver immediately to Surgical Pathology or deliver one half stretched fixed in formalin and the other half stretched fixed in gluteraldehyde. Nerve biopsy worksheet must accompany specimen. |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electron Microscopy | |
| Electron Microscopy |
Reference Range
Special Info
Adhesive label with patient's name and unique identifier must be attached to specimen container. Submit Surgical Pathology Requisition and Nerve Biopsy Worksheet with specimen. Nerve biopsy worksheet may be obtained from Pathology at ext. 46781. 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, initial of nurse who assisted with procedure and any requests for special procedures (i.e. FS).
Clinical Info
Interpretation by Pathologist.
Clinical Limitation
n/a
Clinical Reference
n/a