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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Muscle Biopsy

Recent changes for Muscle Biopsy

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
2nd February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.

Specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.

 

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Specimens need to be delivered to Leve4 Specimen Reception by 3pm as the specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.

 

30th December 2022
Collection & Request Instructions

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.

 

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.

Specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.

 

External Transport Instructions

Place the specimen in an esky with ice cubes and dispatch immediately.

Place the specimen in an esky with ice cubes and dispatch immediately. Must arrive at Alfred by 4pm.

30th December 2022
Collection & Request Instructions

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

 

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.

 

Muscle Biopsy

Ordering information:

Cerner Orderable: Muscle Biopsy.

Contact Anatomical Pathology 9895 3477 before starting procedure, in the morning, to ensure the referral laboratory is able to receive the specimen.  

Collect One (1) specimen:

 - 20 x 10 x 10mm rectangular piece of muscle and place in a dry sterile container (yellow lid).

 - Send directly to pathology in an esky on ice cubes.

A specimen in formalin is not required

More instructions.https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/anatomical-pathology/Muscle%20biopsy%20procedure.pdf

Laboratory:
Anatomical Pathology
Test Code:
HMBX
Specimen types:
Biopsy
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

Note: This is an URGENT send out test.

Laboratory hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Specimens need to be delivered to Leve4 Specimen Reception by 3pm as the specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.

 

Result Turnaround Time:
7 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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