Renal biopsy-immunofluorescence

Department

Anatomical Pathology - Histology

Delphic Registration Code

REBI

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

8923

Specimen Type

• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Pre-Testing Requirements - This test must be pre-booked with the laboratory via extension 80594.
Patient sample - Renal tissue

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions - Renal cortex biopsy, normal saline
Aliquot Transport to CHL - ASAP room temperature or 4°C

Interpretation

Renal Biopsy-immunofluorence
Demonstrates tissue bound immunoglobulins and complement components, fibrin related products and other immunoreactants. Provides confirmation of Goodpasture’s Syndrome and Lupus nephritis.

Reference Intervals

Histopathologist’s interpretation & comment.

Test Method

Direct Immunofluorescence

Non-Funded Test Cost

$170.02 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8923

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