Useful For
- Evaluating and managing patients with kidney disease
- Following the progression of known renal disease or response to therapy
- Determining the cause of dysfunction in the transplanted kidney (allograft)
Method Name
Histology
Important Note
Please notify the Glens Falls Hospital Pathology Office at 518-926-3836 or 518-915-3837 between the hours of 7:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday at least 1 day prior to the procedure to ensure timely and proper handling of the specimen once collected.
Aliases
Medical Renal Biopsy, Medical Kidney Biopsy, Kidney Biopsy, Surgical Pathology, Histology
Specimen Type
Tissue
Specimen Required
Kidney cortical tissue core biopsies in normal saline
Specimen Minimum Volume
- Minimum of at least 3 core biopsies of renal cortical tissue
Specimen Stability Information
- The specimen should be transported to the Histology Department immediately.
Rejected Due To
- Specimens received in formalin can still undergo histologic testing, however, the other testing typically performed on renal biopsies may be canceled or unable to be performed at the reference laboratory providing this service, as that is not the preferred preservative for those tests.
Performing Laboratory
Renal biopsies are sent to the Columbia University Pathologists Renal Pathology reference laboratory
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
- Specimens must be received no later than 3:30 p.m. to ensure timely handling and shipping of the specimen to the reference laboratory.
Analytical Time
Expected turn around time: 2 weeks
Specimen Retention Time
Renal biopsy specimens are retained at the reference laboratory.
- Please contact Columbia University Department of Renal Pathology for more information
CPT Code Information
For CPT code information please contact:
Columbia University Department of Renal Pathology
Analytical Time
Expected turn around time: 2 weeks