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Renal Pathology Orders and Results 

Ordering Procedures

The Renal Biopsy Requisition Form (44kb) initiates the renal pathology order.

Specimen kits containing pre-filled fixative vials and pre-printed pre-paid air bills are supplied at no charge by contacting our pathology outreach customer service personnel or submitting a request via the customer service form.

Please call 318-675-7677 or 318-675-5897 for Outreach Customer Service Personnel assistance ordering tests, obtaining supplies, or any questions concerning reports.  Ms. Angie Grantham, our Outreach Director, will answer any questions not covered here.

Specimen Collection and Prep. 

A renal biopsy is a precious specimen.  Its miniscule size is deceptive because of the large quantity of information it harbors, information vital to understanding the etiology, treatment, and prognosis of your patient.  It is imperative, therefore, that this tissue be biopsied and prepared correctly and expeditiously.

Native kidney biopsy:

1. Immediately after retrieving the biopsy core(s), place one portion of tissue into each of three vials as indicated below:
   • White top vial – Michel’s – expiration date on vial - for immunofluorescence.
   • Yellow top vial – Formalin – no expiration date - for light microscopy.
   • Blue top vial - Glutaraldehyde – expiration date on vial - for electron microscopy.
2. Complete all requested information on reverse side of this requisition form.  Extra information for clinical history and/or insurance may be attached to requisition for customer convenience.
3. Please provide name, phone, and fax number of nephrologist and pathologist to receive a copy of the report.
4. Confirmation of specimen receipt including name and phone number of LSUHSC-Shreveport Renal Pathologist performing renal consultation will be faxed to sending institution upon specimen arrival.

Open (wedge) biopsy:

1. Immediately after retrieving the biopsy, cut three (3) thin slices from cortex and place one slice in each of three vials as indicated below:
   • White top vial – Michel’s – expiration date on vial - for immunofluorescence.
   • Yellow top vial – Formalin – no expiration date - for light microscopy.
   • Blue top vial - Glutaraldehyde – expiration date on vial - for electron microscopy.
2. Complete all requested information on reverse side of this requisition form.  Extra information for clinical history and/or insurance may be attached to requisition for customer convenience.
3. Please provide name, phone, and fax number of nephrologist and pathologist to receive a copy of the report.
4. Confirmation of specimen receipt including name and phone number of LSUHSC-Shreveport Renal Pathologist performing renal consultation will be faxed to sending institution upon specimen arrival.

Your Report & Consultation -- What to expect

The clinician is called directly, the day the biopsy is received, with the results of the light microscopy and immunofluorescent microscopy.

Electron microscopy is completed within 24 hours.

A complete report is faxed immediately upon completion of the electron microscopy.

Digital images are hosted, e-mailed, or a hard copy sent dependent upon the preference of the referring physician.

We recommend that you retrieve images in the extranet fileshare.