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Correct handling of a muscle biopsy is important for interpretation of the specimen.

• Muscle biopsy must be at VNLS by 4:00 pm, so please arrange for morning surgical list.
• Do not freeze the specimen.
• Do not immerse the specimen in any fluid.
• Do not use any diathermy instrument on the muscle specimen.
• Do not infuse the muscle with local anesthetic.
  
  

One (1) specimen is required.

1. A 20 x 10 x 10mm rectangular piece of muscle is collected from the patient and placed in a dry sterile container (yellow lid)

Place sterile pot on ice in an esky and deliver directly to Anatomical Pathology.

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

For further queries contact Anatomical Pathology on ph: 03 9496 5285 or fax: 03 9496 3437.