| kidney biopsy tissue examination | |
| Synonyms: | Renal Biopsy |
| Specimen: | Needle Biopsy of Kidney |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | Entire specimen |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Specimen Collection: | Needle biopsy of kidney tissue. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Contact Histology Lab 262-3736. |
| Lab Code: | PATH |
| Requisition: | Pathology See Test Requisition 21 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis (Light, Microscopy, Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy as requested) |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | Light Microscopy, Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy: 3-10 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88305, 88346x6, 88348, 88313x3 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | See Addendum XVII |
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Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 05/22/2013 Time: 06:33:32 (24hr) |
