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Test Code BHISI Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only


Necessary Information


Bone Histomorphometry: Patient Information (T352) must be completed and sent with the specimen. The laboratory requires this information in order to perform testing.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Bone

Source: Anterior iliac crest

Slides: 2

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic slide holder

Specimen Volume: A minimum of 1 Goldner Trichrome-stained slide and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide are required. One tetracycline slide should be submitted as applicable.

Collection Information: For complete instructions see Bone Histomorphometry Specimen Preparation (T579).


Useful For

Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens

 

Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy

 

Diagnosing osteomalacia

 

Diagnosing osteoporosis

 

Diagnosing Paget disease

 

Assessing the effects of therapy

 

Identifying disorders of the hematopoietic system

 

Diagnosing aluminum toxicity

 

Identifying the presence of iron in the bone

Reporting Name

Bone HistoMorph Interp Only

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient

Reject Due To

Bone
Decalcified bone
Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

21 to 26 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88321

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BHISI Bone HistoMorph Interp Only 60570-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
71168 Interpretation 59465-5
71169 Bone Marrow Interpretation 51628-6
71170 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
71171 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
71172 Material Received 22633-2
71787 Case Number 80398-1
601909 Disclaimer 62364-5

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Retention Time

Slides will be returned 2 weeks after result released.