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Histology - Skin Biopsy CADASIL (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CADASIL Skin Biopsy
Electron Microscopy - CADASIL Skin

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Tissue in EM Fixative

Container Types:

Formalin Pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

As soon as is practical after excision fix tissue specimens in glutaraldehyde fixative. SA Patholgy's standard fixative is 2.5% glutaraldehyde in 0.1M sodium cacodylate buffer. Other buffering agents such as phosphate are also acceptable.

The specimen can be collected into formalin and transferred to glutaraldehyde in the laboratory. If glutaraldehyde is unavailable the tissue can be fixed with buffered formalin, but the tissue morphology and diagnosis may be compromised.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples