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Nerve Biopsy

Ordering information:

Cerner orderable: Nerve Biopsy.

Call the Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory for kits.

Contact: 9076 3150

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
HNBX
Specimen types:
Biopsy
Container types:
Not required
Collection Instructions:

Nerve biopsy kits are ordered from Alfred Pathology. Please contact the laboratory in advance to ensure a nerve kit is readily available for collection.

Collection is as per kit instructions.

Note: This is an URGENT send out test and must arrive at the Alfred hospital before 4.00pm Mon-Fri.

EH Lab hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Result Turnaround Time:
3 weeks
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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