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Bone Biopsy (Mineralised Bone Histology) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Mineralised Bone Histology
Tetracycline Bone Labelling

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

SSW

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150
Collect on Ice
Collect in am
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes

Collection Procedure: Collect the biopsy into a labelled container of 70% ethanol (preferably on ice) immediately after taking the biopsy. The temperature must not exceed 25C at any time.

Biopsy Procedure: Contact the reference laboratory for specific advice regarding the biopsy and tetracycline labelling protocol.

Contact Dr Julie Fletcher or Dr Louise Hughes, Anatomical Pathology, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord NSW. Telephone (02) 9767 6635

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

Method:

Send via express courier

Additional Notes:

Expected Turn-Around-Time: Allow 6 weeks for processing.

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

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