Test ID: MBX    
Muscle Pathology Consultation

Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion on muscle biopsy specimens for neuromuscular disease

A battery of enzyme histochemical stains or immunostains may be performed on frozen tissue; other tests can be performed as indicated and will be charged separately. The reviewing neuromuscular pathologist will determine the need for additional testing.

For all consultations, ancillary testing necessary to determine a diagnosis is ordered at the discretion of the Mayo Clinic neuromuscular pathologist. An interpretation, which includes an evaluation of the specimen and determination of a diagnosis, will be provided within a formal pathology report.

Frozen tissue sent for consultation: Appropriate additional stains may be performed and will be charged separately.

Slides sent for consultation: Special stains and studies performed on the case should be sent with the case for review. In order to determine an accurate diagnosis, some of these stains or studies may be deemed to warrant repeat testing at an additional charge at the discretion of the reviewing Mayo Clinic neuromuscular pathologist.

Note: Testing requested by the referring physician (immunostains, etc) may not be performed if deemed unnecessary by the reviewing Mayo neuromuscular pathologist. Electron microscopic studies are not performed on muscle biopsy specimens. For more information see Why Electron Microscopy is Not Performed on Muscle Biopsy Specimens in Special Instructions.

See Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm in Special Instructions.

• Muscle Biopsy Specimen Preparation
• Muscle Histochemistry Patient Information
• Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm
• Why Electron Microscopy is Not Performed on Muscle Biopsy Specimens

Muscle Biopsy Surgical Pathology Consultation and/or Review of Outside Material