| Laboratory: | Pathology |
| Test Name: |
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY TISSUE EXAMINATION (T)
Test Code:
SRGP
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| Clinical Information: |
For enquiries contact HSC-EM LABORATORY 1-(204) 787-7609.
(Weekdays: 0800 - 1630 hrs). All requisitions require a physician's name with signature and collection time and date Test Indications: Place tissue specimen immediately into glass specimen vial containing 2.5% buffered glutaraldehyde. Glass vials containing 2.5% buffered glutaraldehyde can be obtained from pathology. Within HSC, call EM department to replenish stock. Specimen should be refrigerated until sent to pathology. Transportation: For sites outside of Winnipeg, please contact HSC EM Lab to arrange for transportation of specimen. Internal additional information: 170-10-19, 170-60-56, 170-10-08 |
| Collection Devices: |
Glass vials containing 2.5% buffered glutaraldehyde can be obtained from pathology. Within HSC, call EM department to replenish stock. 204-787-7609
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| Specimen Required: |
Adult: Tissue sample must be no larger than 2 mm. When placed into glutaraldehyde container, the solution must cover the tissue. Pediatric: Tissue sample must be no larger than 2 mm. When placed into glutaraldehyde container, the solution must cover the tissue |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be issued.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays
For enquiries contact HSC-EM LABORATORY 1-(204) 787-7609. Weekdays: 0730 - 1545 hrs
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| More Information: |
Specimen Handling: All specimens must be properly labeled with appropriate patient identification. All specimens must be accompanied by a completed pathology requisition. Pertinent information including patient demographics, clinical history, physician’s name and specimen type is required as per Shared Health Diagnostic Services Specimen Acceptance Policy 10-50-03.
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