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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 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
Storage Instructions:

Notify the Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory.  Contact: 9076 5448

Book Golden Messenger for Urgent delivery.  Ph:92860055.  Account code:EASPAT

Or

TAXI

 

Transport Instructions:

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

Laboratory Notes:

Send to: Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service (VNLS), Alfred Pathology Service, Ground Floor, Main Ward Block, Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3004. Contact: 9076 3150

 

External Laboratory:
Alfred Hospital
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