Immunofluorescence (IMF) biopsy

Alphabetical Test listing

Immunofluorescence (IMF) biopsy-6292

Test name:

Test number:

6292

Excellian order number:

LAB6292

Specimen type:

Tissue

Collection container:

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.

Transport container:

Zeus media tissue fixative

Alternate specimen type:

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

Alternate collection container:

Tissue:

Formalin vial

BAL:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Fluid:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

Alternate specimen volume:

Fluid: 1 mL
Tissue: 1 cc

Alternate collection instructions:

Fluid:

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

Alternate processing instructions:

Tissue:

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

Alternate transport container:

Formalin vial

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

Required forms/information:

Hennepin Healthcare Immunofluorescence (IMF) requisition

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict) - 4 days

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

Hennepin Health/HCMC: R

Days set up:

Mo - Fr: 6am - 4:30pm
Sa: 6am - 12pm

TAT:

4 - 6 business days

Method:

Immunofluorescence (IMF)

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

88346 - Stain, first
88350 - Stain, Addl

Date created:

01/16/2015

Revised date:

02/25/2022

Review date:

01/09/2024