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HelpTest ID MSFGN Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis Confirmation, Mass Spectrometry, Paraffin Tissue
Necessary Information
1. Preliminary pathology report and history are required.
2. A brief explanatory note, or consultative letter, is recommended.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed or B5-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not send fixed tissue slides. Testing can only be done on paraffin-embedded tissue blocks.
2. Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Secondary ID
620248Useful For
Diagnosing fibrillary glomerulonephritis
Testing Algorithm
A pathology consultation is typically not required. If the results of this test do not support the clinical findings, PATHC / Pathology Consultation may be added if appropriate, upon client approval.
Specimen Type
AMYLOIDSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AMYLOID | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Fixed tissue slides wet or frozen tissue Cytological smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue |
Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 15 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82542
88380
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Kidney Transplant Test Request
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)