Test Name: Histology, Nerve Biopsy 
Alternate Test Names Nerve Biopsy, Histology 
PLS Test Code HIST  Laboratory Histology (Anatomical Pathology) 
Specimen Nerve tissue. Fresh tissue for Immunofluorescence.  Analysis Performed On  
Container Nerve Biopsy Kit  Container colour  
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL)   Req Vol Paediatric (mL)  
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine 7 Days  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed   Transport  
Special Requirements Nerve biopsy kit available from Anatomical Pathology. Deliver within 1 hour. 
Patient Preparation N/A 
Collection Instructions Collected by referring Clinician. 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)