Muscle Biopsy

Test Name
Muscle Biopsy
Aliases
N/A
Provincial Mnemonic
MUB
LOINC Test Code
NA
Description and Primary Use
Muscle Bx for Diagnosis
Reorder interval
N/A
TAT
3 days
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Special consult

Required Consultations
Specialist
Algorithms and Guidelines

N/A

Special Patient Preparation

N/A

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Fresh muscle bx to be place in sterile specimen bottle with damp saline gauze and delivered directly.

Criteria for Rejection

Will be accepted with Disclaimer if necessary

Laboratory Service Area
Performing Laboratory / Site
HSC
Last Updated
28-May-19