RENAL BIOPSY

Test Code: SURG

At HSC and SBGH:  (Weekdays 0800 - 1630 hrs)
Please contact Pathology and arrange for a technologist to attend the biopsy.
 
Collection procedure for other sites:
- Place fresh renal tissue onto a Telfa pad and fold in half.
- Soak 4"x4" cotton gauze with normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride irrigation).
- Place Telfa pad with renal specimen onto soaked gauze and fold
- Place soaked gauze containing Telfa pad and renal specimen into a small Zip-lock bag and seal.
- Add ice pack to small foam cooler and place specimen into cooler.
 Note: Avoid direct contact of specimen with ice pack.
Do not use dry ice. Freezing the specimen will cause severe artifacts that will affect interpretation.
Transportation:
1. For sites within Winnipeg, arrange for transportation to HSC Pathology  through established courier service - 1-hour service.
Notify HSC Pathology that a renal biopsy is being sent (787-7588).
2. For sites outside of Winnipeg, please contact HSC Pathology to arrange transportation of the specimen (1-204-787-7588).
Note: Ensure specimen will not freeze during transportation to HSC Pathology.
 
Internal additional information:  170-10-14, 170-10-18

Pathology Services HSC Laboratory Requisition (80993)

Pathology Lab Test Requisition (Form #BRH 012) - Westman Lab

A descriptive report will be issued.

Weekdays

All specimens must be properly labeled with an 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 DSM Specimen Acceptance Policy 10-50-03.