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Test ID BHISI Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only


Necessary Information


Bone Histomorphometry: Patient Information (T352) must be completed and sent with the specimen. The laboratory requires this information in order to perform testing.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Bone

Source: Anterior iliac crest

Slides: 2

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic slide holder

Specimen Volume: A minimum of 1 Goldner Trichrome-stained slide and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide are required. One tetracycline slide should be submitted as applicable.

Collection Information: For complete instructions see Bone Histomorphometry Specimen Preparation (T579).


Secondary ID

70314

Useful For

Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens

 

Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy

 

Diagnosing osteomalacia

 

Diagnosing osteoporosis

 

Diagnosing Paget disease

 

Assessing the effects of therapy

 

Identifying disorders of the hematopoietic system

 

Diagnosing aluminum toxicity

 

Identifying the presence of iron in the bone

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient

Reject Due To

Bone
Decalcified bone
Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

21 to 26 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88321