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Histology - Renal Biopsy (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Renal Biopsy

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Formalin Pot
Fresh Tissue Pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Renal Biopsy

Prior notice of biopsy is requested to allow optimal handling of the specimen. Please email the Anatomical Pathology department at anatomical.pathology@nh.org.au and notify them of:
* Name of patient
* Date and time of Biopsy
* Type of Biopsy
* Location of procedure
* Name of physician
* Level of urgency
* Clinical information.

Transport Instructions:

See Detailed Information

Renal biopsies are to be delivered prompty to Central Specimen Reception (CSR) before being sent to Anatomical Pathology.

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples