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Electron Microscopy Cilia in the Respiratory Epithelium
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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the identification of specific abnormalities of cilia in the respiratory epithelium. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Nasal Brushing, Nasal Cilia, Respiratory Cilia, |
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Code:
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EM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Nasal Brushing |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Immerse specimen in sterile 5ml yellow-top vial (4ml) or white-top jar (>50ml) containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde fixative in phosphate buffer. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Electron Microscopy |
Anatomical Pathology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 2933 |
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Last Updated : 06-10-2020 09:58 |