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Renal Biopsy

Ordering Information

Renal biopsies are collected onto saline moist gauze and brought directly to Anatomical Pathology by the clinician for consultation with a pathologist and to check the specimen under the dissecting microscope to ensure there is cortex and viable glomeruli present.

Cerner Test Name
HISTOL
Laboratory
Anatomical Pathology
MBS Number
72830
Specimen
Tissue
Container
70ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
Collection Instructions
Send to the laboratory immediately
Additional Collection Instructions

Renal biopsies are collected onto saline moist gauze and brought directly to Anatomical Pathology by the clinician for consultation with a pathologist

Minimum Adult Volume
None
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
As required