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23264 Surgical Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Body Fluid

Surgical Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Body Fluid
Test Code: EMBT
Synonyms/Keywords
EM, electron microscopy, histology, virus.​
Useful For
Used in the detection of viruses.​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​ Body fluids: bronchial wash, urine, csf.​ Rigid, leakproof, sterile container.​ Sterile leakproof container. 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​​ 0.5 mL​​​
Collection Processing Instructions
1.0mL body fluid collected in a sterile container. Call ext. 1-6182 if more information is needed regarding collection or ordering. ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid​ Refrigerate​ 1 day​
Rejection Criteria
Frozen fluids are unacceptable.
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Fridat​ Less than 2 hours​ Zeiss EM900 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)​
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ No viruses seen​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
87999​ ​ ​ Electron Microscopy, Body Fluid​ ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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Synonyms/Keywords
EM, electron microscopy, histology, virus.​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Electron Microscopy-Body Fluid
​Cerner ​Electron Microscopy-Body Fluid
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​ Body fluids: bronchial wash, urine, csf.​ Rigid, leakproof, sterile container.​ Sterile leakproof container. 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​​ 0.5 mL​​​
Collection Processing
1.0mL body fluid collected in a sterile container. Call ext. 1-6182 if more information is needed regarding collection or ordering. ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid​ Refrigerate​ 1 day​
Rejection Criteria
Frozen fluids are unacceptable.
Useful For
Used in the detection of viruses.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ No viruses seen​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Fridat​ Less than 2 hours​ Zeiss EM900 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
87999​ ​ ​ Electron Microscopy, Body Fluid​ ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.