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SMALL NERVE FIBER TESTING

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB5185    Geisinger Epic ID:  196183
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO NEUROLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Biopsy


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

John Hopkins Biopsy kit



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Ship to Hopkins overnight


Transport temperature: 

Room Temperature


Specimen stability: 

Ship overnight



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s): 
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Synonyms: 

Hopkins, biopsy


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  05/13/2025

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