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Aliases
EM
TEM
Transmission Electron Microscopy
SEM
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Performing Section
Electron Microscopy
Specimen Type
Solid tissue biopsy/Nasal scraping for cilia:
Sterile Container
Specimen Volume
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Store and ship specimen ambient .
TAT
48-72 hours
*Completion date will be provided upon receipt of specimen.
CPT
88348
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.
Purpose/Principle
Diagnostic electron microscopy provides ultrastructural characterization of the submitted specimen.
Temperature
Ambient
Sample Stability
Glutaraldehyde-fixed tissue: 1+ years