Renal Electron Microscopy (Renal EM)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Histology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TWOE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

9045

Laboratory Handling

Transport

All renal biopsy specimens should initially be sent to Histology, LabPlus. Please refer to the Native Renal Biopsy & Hybrid Renal Transplant Biopsy Test Guide.

Sample Stability

Formalin -fixed tissue stable at room temperature.

Synonyms

Kidney Electron Microscopy, EM

Turnaround Time

14 days

90% within 14 working days

Specimen Type

  • Biopsy
  • Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • N/A
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Please refer to the Native Renal Biopsy & Hybrid Renal Transplant Biopsy Test Guide.

Last updated: 04/08/2026