Casandra
Casandra Test Code MC90884Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Mayo Clinic LabLab Test ID MBX
Muscle Pathology Consultation
Clinical Use
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The test is used for obtaining a rapid, expert opinion on muscle biopsy specimens to diagnose acquired or inherited muscle diseases. It helps in guiding treatment and genetic testing as well as investigating the relevance of genetic variants of unknown significance.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The interpreting neuromuscular pathologist may request frozen tissue to perform additional studies considered necessary for diagnosis. Electron microscopic studies are not performed on muscle biopsy specimens, influencing the range of examination for structural muscle pathology.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
0 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (Frozen)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided