{"id":877,"date":"2018-12-11T21:32:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T21:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/pathology\/?page_id=877"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:04:53","slug":"renal-biopsies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/pathology\/reference-labs\/histology-immunohistochemistry-laboratory\/specimen-requirements-testing-schedule\/renal-biopsies\/","title":{"rendered":"Renal Biopsy Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Renal Pathology service at UT San Antonio provides expert pathology assessment of kidney biopsies.&nbsp; Our service provides accurate, timely diagnosis of both native and transplant kidney biopsies.&nbsp; Light microscopy, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy are utilized in each case to arrive at the most precise diagnosis possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Consultative opinions are available upon request.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Renal Biopsy Submission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Renal Biopsy Supplies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10% neutral buffered formalin specimen vial (Light Microscopy)<\/li>\n<li>Phosphate Buffered 4% Formaldehyde &#8211; 1% Glutaraldehyde Fixative (4CFIG) (Electron Microscopy)<\/li>\n<li>Michel&#8217;s Transport media (Immunofluorescence)<\/li>\n<li>BioHazard Bag with front pocket and absorbent pad<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2022\/03\/Histology-Immunohistochemistry-Requisition-2022-03.pdf\">Laboratory Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Courier service (local)<\/li>\n<li>FedEx (Clinical Pak) envelopes<\/li>\n<li>Call or email STRL Client Services to request renal biopsy fixatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: 210-567-6599<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Email: <a href=\"mailto:STRLClientServices@uthscsa.edu\">STRLClientServices@uthscsa.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Renal Biopsy Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When the specimen is removed from the patient ideally, three-needle core samples are taken.&nbsp; <strong>All 3 samples<\/strong> should include glomeruli.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Microscopy<\/strong> &#8211; Place the sample in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.&nbsp; This should be a majority of the sample.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunofluorescence <\/strong>&#8211; Place the sample in Michel&#8217;s Fixative (supplied upon request).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electron Microscopy<\/strong> &#8211; Place the sample in Glutaraldehyde Fixative (supplied upon request).&nbsp; This should ideally be 2-3 mm in length.<\/li>\n<li>The patient&#8217;s first and last name, a second identifier, site\/laterality, and the collection date must be present on all specimen containers.<\/li>\n<li>The information on the container must match the requisition.<\/li>\n<li>Complete all the information on the UT San Antonio Histology Laboratory request form.<\/li>\n<li>Send a copy of the patient&#8217;s medical history and current relevant lab results.&nbsp; Be sure to include the name and contact information of the referring physician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Renal Biopsy Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fed Ex packaging guidelines for UN3373 shipments apply to the transport of a renal biopsy to the UT San Antonio.&nbsp; If shipping a renal biopsy, please be aware of all applicable guidelines and regulations. Senders are solely responsible for compliance.&nbsp; See www.fedex.com &nbsp;and SEARCH 3373 for details.<\/li>\n<li>Label containers with &#8220;Formaldehyde precaution&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Specimen Transport Bag for the specimen containers with the requisition in the outside pocket of the bag.<\/li>\n<li>Place the bagged specimens into a box with adequate absorbent material in case of leakage.<\/li>\n<li>Securely seal the shipping container.<\/li>\n<li>Indicate on the exterior of the box &#8220;Formaldehyde Caution&#8221; and\/or &#8220;Glutaraldehyde Precaution&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Ship at ambient temperature. DO NOT FREEZE.<\/li>\n<li>Use OVERNIGHT shipping via Fed Ex or same day Courier service. Laboratory hours are Monday -Friday, 7:30am &#8211; 4:30pm. 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