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Test & Collection Guide

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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

Alternate names:

Neuromuscular biopsy

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

HMBX

Specimen types:

Biopsy

Container types:

Sterile 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

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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