Kidney Biopsy

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Renal Biopsy, kidney, renal
Laboratory	Anatomical Pathology
Sub-section	Surgical Pathology

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

Pathology Consultation Requisition MS328
Clinical history is required

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Minimum of 3 fresh cores of renal cortex where possible.

Collection Requirements

Specimen is retrieved by laboratory staff and aliquoted into appropriate fixatives for Electron Microscopy (Glutaraldehyde), Immunofluorescence (Michel's Media), and Light Microscopy (10% Buffered Formalin)

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Specimen is sent to Toronto General Hospital for processing.

Test Availability

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm

Referral Laboratory

Referred Out to University Health Network

Reference Ranges

Please refer directly to the Pathology Report

Laboratory Contact Information

Extension 4485 or Ascom phone 103177

Special Instructions

Notify the Histology Laboratory at least 1 hour prior to the procedure so arrangements can be made for a Technologist to retrieve the fresh specimen.