Superliver (Liver Biopsy with Liver Staining Panel)
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Results:
Component
Liver biopsy with liver staining panel.
Specimen
Submit samples in 10% neutral buffer formalin (less than 1L of formalin) using a leak-proof container approved for shipping biological specimens. Label with patient name, tissue source, and date.
Bag container in zipper-lock see-through bag separately from other samples. All shipments must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Go to website https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/ for detailed instructions or call Customer Support at 800-341-3440, dial 0.
Protect biopsies in freezing temperatures by adding 1:10 ratio isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) to formalin.
Test Description
A board-certified anatomic pathology team sub-specializing in liver pathology of dogs and cats will provide expert analysis on standard H&E plus four additional stains for fibrosis, copper, iron and reticulin.
Reports include: microscopic description, microscopic findings, and pathologist’s comments, staging of fibrosis, evaluation of the degree of parenchymal collapse, and a qualitative copper grade. If applicable, reports include margin evaluation, and tumor grading. As always, a consultation with a board-certified internal medicine consultant special interest in hepatic disease is available.
Firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a Ziplock/sealable bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission, including the breed, age, and time when liver values were first noted to be elevated. Additional diagnostics performed as well as responses to any specific treatments should be included in the history.
IMPORTANT: Include a TRF with history including relevant lab work and imaging results. Specimen packaging MUST comply with US DOT transport of biohazardous material regulations for pickup and transport. Order DOT compliant packaging through healthtracks.com. For packaging instructions visit https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/.