Test Directory
Renal Biopsy for IF and EM
Containers - Adult
Blue Box - Large Box, 10ml Flip Top, 20ml Flip Top Pot, 60ml Yellow Top with Formaldehyde
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Additive per Container
a) 4% buffered formaldehyde b) pbs damp paper |
Reference ranges
Not applicable
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
Transport arrangements
If from Ultrasound RIE take the box along to Main X-Ray Reception and call lab 27167 to collect specimen.
If from any other site call ab (27167) for instruction
Sample storage arrangements
Place one core in each pot
Special instructions for collection
Contact lab on morning of procedure to book specimen (ext 27167), then again when specimen ready.
How to request
Complete Pathology form, place one core in each of the 2 pots in Blue box and take to main X-Ray reception a.s.a.p after biopsy
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Not applicable
General additional information
Blue boxes can be requested in advance for lab Ext 27167