Muscle Biopsy

Test Information

Test Name

Muscle Biopsy

Synonyms

Skeletal muscle biopsy

Department

Histology; Referral

Preferred Specimen

Fresh Tissue

Testing Location

Arranged via Pathlab for testing at Waikato or Auckland DHB

Forms

View muscle-biopsy-form

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

No

Processing Information

Registration Code

MUSB

Notes

  • This test must be arranged with the laboratory 48 hours minimum prior to the procedure
  • Internal link for procedure
  • Inform the referral lab of the sample and email them with the completed referral request form in advance

Send Away Transport

* Ship the sample with ice packs (not touching the samples) and sample must arrive at Waikato before 2pm