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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Fresh lymph node

Synonyms

Lymph Node

Price Comment

Price upon request

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Surgically removed tissue/organ, biopsy tissue
Specimen Collection:
Fresh specimen i.e. without any fixative is immediately delivered directly to the Histopathology Laboratory

Pre Testing Requirements

Request for lymph node biopsy analysis should be booked in advance with the Laboratory (Ext. 98480) in consultation with Duty Pathologist. Indicate on request form any additional tests such as Flow cytometry, Microbiology, Cytogenetics, etc.

Test Information

Department

Histology

Test Availability

Mon -Fri, 0800-1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

1-2 working days from receipt
For urgent report within the same working day consult with Duty Pathologist
1-3 working days from receipt when immunohistochemical tests are required

Electronic Information

Registration Code

LYMEB

HL7 mapping code

$LYMEB

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