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Alternative Names:

Histology - Electron Microscopy on Muscle & Nerve Biopsy

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

RCH

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Tissue in EM Fixative

Container Types:

VNLS Muscle Biopsy Containers
VNLS Nerve Biopsy Container

Collection & Request Instructions:

Please notify VNLS prior to collection - 9076 5448

Sample for assay is taken from a portion of the glutaraldehyde fixed muscle which forms part of the routine muscle biopsy procedure.

Contact VNLS (907 65448) for details of collection and access to a muscle biopsy kit.

Transport Instructions:

See Detailed Information

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

Method:

Delivery via routine contract courier. Standard delivery

VNLS will package and dispatch

Additional Notes:

Routine TAT for electron microscopy processing and reporting is 3 - 4 weeks

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