Test Overview
Test Usage

Skeletal muscle biopsy is performed to evaluate symptoms that may be due to inflammatory, autoimmune, metabolic, degenerative, or inheritable causes.

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Specimens should be shipped to arrive Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, excluding observed Michigan Medicine holidays.
Analytic Time

48 hrs - 3 weeks

Synonyms
  • Consult
  • Surgical
Laboratory
Anatomic Pathology
Section
Surgical Pathology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Michigan Medicine Laboratories (MLabs) requires that clients are trained regarding specimen submission procedures prior to accepting referrals of muscle biopsy specimens.
• Contact MLabs Client Services at 800-862-7284 to schedule training.
• Please notify MLabs Client Services prior to sending a muscle biopsy specimen.
• Muscle biopsy collection kits are available from MLabs and will be required in advance of the procedure.
See https://mlabs.umich.edu/MuscleBiopsy for additional information.