UMDNJ - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE

NEPHROPATHOLOGY

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NEPHROPATHOLOGY DIVISION

The Nephropathology Division offers a variety of specialized procedures, including renal biopsy pathology, direct immunofluorescence and diagnostic electron microscopy.

Tetsuo Shimamura, M.D., Ph.D. is a nephropathologist with nearly three decades of experience in renal pathology. He provides expertise in immunofluoresence, light and electron microscopy, and has published extensively in these areas.

Specimen Requirements:

Results:
We will call or fax final results usually within 4 full working days. When indicated, preliminary verbal results will be provided on the following day for renal biopsy specimens received before 4 PM and on the same day for specimens received before 11 AM.

Specimen Transport:

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (Ms. Martha Smith -phone: 732-937-8732)  will provide collection protocols, fixatives, request forms, clinical history forms, shipping containers, and pre-printed shipping airbills upon request. Specimen transport is provided by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at no additional cost to our clients.


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Renal Biopsy Specimen Handling and Mailing Instructions

Attn: Histology
One Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Telephone: 732-828-3000 x2059

Checklist for Specimen Submission

1. Submit tissue in appropriate fixatives:
       2% glutaraldehyde for electron microscopy
       4% paraformaldehyde or 10% formalin for light microscopy
2. Zeus fixative for immunofluorescence
3. Provide a clinical history.
4. Provide contact information including a phone number and fax. If appropriate please also include a pager number