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Electron Microscopy Technical Only Request
3003830
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Mnemonic
EMTO REQ
Methodology
Electron Microscopy
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
3-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
None
Collect
Tissue. Obtain Electron Microscopy Tissue Collection Kit prior to collection procedure (ARUP supply #56783) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787
Specimen Preparation
Tissue fixed in 3% glutaraldehyde fixative. Glutaraldehyde fixed, resin embedded tissue is accepted.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Fixed in any fixative other than 3% glutaraldehyde.
Remarks
Submit with order: Patient history and area(s) of interest for required imaging.
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Ship tissue no more than 2 days after collection. This test is performed as a technical service only. No interpretation is available.
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
88348
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3003832 | Electron Microscopy - Technical Only |
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Electron Microscopy Technical Only Request
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