Synonyms
- Kidney Biopsy
- Surgical Pathology, Renal Biopsy
EPIC Order Number
Surgical Pathology Number: LAB1126
Collect
- 1-2 mm thick portions of a needle biopsy (3 cores) or wedge (cortex for renal biopsy).
- The biopsy should be placed in a container of saline and sent directly to Surgical Pathology.
- Label specimen container with two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, and specimen site/source.
- Specimen must be accompanied by an EPIC ORDER or completed Surgical Pathology Request including two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, pertinent patient history, performing physician, and specimen site/source. Also, indicate the send out to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Performed
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
AFTER HOURS: Please contact the Pathologist on call by calling the Aspirus Wausau Hospital operator at 715-847-2121.
Reported/Turnaround Time
NOTE: Results may be delayed or the sample rejected if pertinent and/or required information is conflicting or missing.
See Surgical Pathology Report from Associates in Pathology
See Mayo Medical Laboratory results reported in EPIC by Aspirus Reference Laboratory