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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Muscle Biopsy, Nerve Biopsy
Performed: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm
Turn Around Time: Majority are completed within 10 working days from receipt in lab.
CPT Codes: 88305
Performed By: Surgical Pathology
Notes: After hours contact the Pathology Resident "on call" by using the Parkland Smart Web Directory.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens must be collected as instructed in Muscle/Nerve kit.
Components
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Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
_EMPTY |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Muscle or Nerve Tissue |
Muscle/nerve kits are provided by Neuropathology.
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Neuromuscular biopsies require special handling immediately after removal and cannot be schedule on the weekends/holidays. Notify the UT Neuropathology Lab at 214-648-3594 in advance to schedule the test and order the specimen collection kit. The kit will be stored in the Surgical Pathology refrigerator.
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Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C)
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