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HelpTest Code LAB9714 Electron Microscopy, Tissue
Aliases
EM
TEM
Transmission Electron Microscopy
SEM
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Purpose/Principle
Diagnostic electron microscopy provides ultrastructural characterization of the submitted specimen.
Performing Section
Electron Microscopy
Specimen Type
Solid tissue biopsy/Nasal scraping for cilia:
Sterile Container
Specimen Volume
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Tissue biopsies should be immediately fixed in glutaraldehyde. Formalin fixation is acceptable in the absence of glutaraldehyde. For cilia studies, a disposable curette or cytology brush can be placed directly into fixative vial. Hair samples for SEM evaluation may be sent dry in a specimen container.
Processing Instructions
Store and ship specimen ambient .
Temperature
Ambient
Sample Stability
Glutaraldehyde-fixed tissue: 1+ years
TAT
48-72 hours
*Completion date will be provided upon receipt of specimen.
CPT
88348