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HelpEpic Test Code LAB1750 Immunofluorescence: Tissue Biopsy Specimen
Synonyms
IF
Specimen Type
Tissue
Preferred Container
Michels transport medium
Transportation Needs
Transport biopsy in Michels transport medium
Storage Requirements
Specimen should be stored in Michels transport medium
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Specimen received in formalin
No requisition or incomplete requisition received
Days of Analysis
M-F
Available STAT
No
Includes
A portion of the biopsy is sent to a reference lab for IgA, IgM, IgG, C3, and fibrin analysis
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Michels transport medium is available from the surgical pathology laboratory
Submit entire biopsy, or half a biopsy, as other hald is processed for routine histology
CPT Code
88346
Last Updated
2-Mar-12