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Nerve Biopsy, Histo/Path

Clinical System Name

Surgical Pathology Final Report

Synonyms

Sural nerve

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Tissue

Container(s):  Sterile Specimen Container

Preferred Vol:  n/a

Minimum Vol:  n/a

 

Note:  A 1 cm length of nerve should be
obtained with minimal trauma. The sample should then be
placed on a moistened Telfa pad and delivered immediately to Histology (FB.4.555) 
and given to someone's personal charge;
identify it as a fresh specimen. Specific handling
instructions may be obtained from Histology at (206) 987-2580.
Specimen should be labeled with a valid Tissue Pathology Exam sticker.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         After 1700, deliver specimens to Histology (FB.4.555) and place in the refrigerator.                             Notify the pathologist on call.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: na

Spin:  N

Aliquot:  N

Temp: RT

Note:  Notify Histology immediately when specimen arrives in Lab.  Contact on-call pathologist (206) 987-2131 if Histology is unavailable. 

 

Off-site collection:  Not available

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Tissue Room temp 10 min
  Refrigerated N
  Frozen N

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
  M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 week

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory  

Department

Department:  Histology

Phone Number: (206) 987-2580; for results inquiries call (206) 987-2103.

 

 

CPT Codes

CPT codes will vary depending on tests performed.  Call Client Services for more information (206) 987-2617.

Methodology

Method: Varies; routine formalin fixation with paraffin embedding and standard sectioning; possible addition of frozen section histochemistry and electron microscopic examination (send out).

Analytical Volume:  n/a

Description

Peripheral nerve is examined for pathology that can lead to clinical symptoms of pain, weakness, atrophy, contractures, etc. 

Requisition

Surgical pathology requisition required.