Immunofluorescence (IMF) biopsy-6292

Test info

  
Immunofluorescence (IMF) biopsy
  
6292
  
LAB6292

Specimen

  
Tissue
  

Zeus media tissue fixative

If both routine histological exam and IMF are requested, two specimens must be submitted; one in Zeus media tissue fixative, and one in formalin.

 

 

  

Zeus media tissue fixative

  
Tissue (Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded [FFPE])
Fluids (non-blood) from normally sterile sites
Brocheoalveolar lavage (BAL)
  
  
Fluid: 1 mL
Tissue: 1 cc
  

Fluid:

Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Tissue:

Prepare a formalin-fixed, parafin embedded (FFPE) tissue block

  

Formalin vial

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

 

 

  

Ambient (strict) - 4 days

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

 

  
  • Tissues free-floating in formalin
  • Samples containing SPS, citrate, or heparin
  • Blood/Serum specimens
  • Samples collected on swabs other than E-swabs

Performance

  
Hennepin Health/HCMC: R
  
Mo - Fr: 6am - 4:30pm
Sa: 6am - 12pm
  
4 - 6 business days
  

Immunofluorescence (IMF)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

  
88346 - Stain, first
88350 - Stain, Addl

Tracking

  
01/16/2015
  
02/25/2022
  
01/09/2024