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Nerve Biopsy, Histo/Path

Clinical System Name

Surgical Pathology Final Report

Synonyms

Sural nerve

Description

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

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.

 

 

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

CPT Codes

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

Requisition

Surgical pathology requisition required.