UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Renal Biopsy
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PATHS / HCPATHS
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88305, 88313, 88346 x 6, 88348
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Test Component: Light microscopy, histochemical special stains, immunoflourescence, electron microscopy
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Tissue Exam Request Form UWH #33
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Mon-Fri.
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Routine: 1 - 5 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Tissue
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A renal technologist attends the biopsy procedure to determine the adequacy of the specimen. Procedures are performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. The service or unit performing the procedure is required to notify the UWHC Surgical Pathology Lab, (608)263-8453, or the UWHC Renal Lab, (608)263-8442, that a biopsy is scheduled. The renal laboratory should be notified 24 hours in advance of all scheduled kidney biopsies.
Note: The on-call resident/staff pathologist should be notified if a biopsy is to be performed on a weekend or holiday. The pathologist will coordinate with the appropriate staff to assure proper processing.
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Also Acceptable:
See collection instructions.
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Specimens referred to the UWHC Renal Pathology Laboratory from outside UWHC should contact the laboratory at (608)263-8442 to receive shipping information and transport materials. Please notify the laboratory before the specimen is shipped to assure proper follow up.
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Interpretation
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The renal laboratory provides processing of native kidney and allograft renal biopsies. Light microscopy, special stains; immunofluorescence and electron microscopy services are provided as determined by the renal pathologist.
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Kidney Biopsy
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