Retina and Choroid Biopsy
Special Instructions: Please contact Dr. Chevez-Barrios in advance of biopsy to ensure the specimen will be received and handled immediately.
Dr. Chevez-Barrios
Tel: 713-441-6484
Email: pchevez-barrios@houstonmethodist.org
Cultures and/or PCR studies: Send fresh tissue in a minimum amount of sterile PBS (just enough to cover the tissue).
Standard studies (histologic examination, special stains, immunohistochemistry) or malignancy other than lymphoma: Submit the specimen in 10% formalin.
Note: You may need to divide your specimen into multiple containers with the appropriate media. Sample label for each container:
Patient’s name (Last name, First name)
Patient’s date of birth
Hospital or clinic identification number
Specimen type (“retina” or “choroid”)
Specimen site (right/left eye)
Send overnight via FedEx or another courier with sample tracking.
Central Specimen Receiving
6565 Fannin St., Dunn Tower
Second Floor, D2-109
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: 713-441-1854
Contact information: Laboratory Client Services
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (CST)
Phone: (713) 441-4411 or 1 (855) 522-3282 (LABDATA)
Fax: (713) 441-4412
Dr. Chevez-Barrios
Tel: 713-441-6484
Email: pchevez-barrios@houstonmethodist.org
Transport Media
Flow cytometry (to rule out lymphoma): Send fresh tissue in a minimum amount of RPMI (just enough to cover the tissue).Cultures and/or PCR studies: Send fresh tissue in a minimum amount of sterile PBS (just enough to cover the tissue).
Standard studies (histologic examination, special stains, immunohistochemistry) or malignancy other than lymphoma: Submit the specimen in 10% formalin.
Note: You may need to divide your specimen into multiple containers with the appropriate media. Sample label for each container:
Patient’s name (Last name, First name)
Patient’s date of birth
Hospital or clinic identification number
Specimen type (“retina” or “choroid”)
Specimen site (right/left eye)
Test Request Form
Please download and complete an HMDL Ophthalmic Surgical Pathology Form. Place the closed syringe and test request form in a sealed specimen bag. Please be sure to include a detailed history and any specific questions to be answered.Shipping
Pack the sample(s) with the test request form on ice or with an ice pack.Send overnight via FedEx or another courier with sample tracking.
Shipping Address
Houston Methodist Diagnostic LaboratoriesCentral Specimen Receiving
6565 Fannin St., Dunn Tower
Second Floor, D2-109
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: 713-441-1854
Contact information: Laboratory Client Services
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (CST)
Phone: (713) 441-4411 or 1 (855) 522-3282 (LABDATA)
Fax: (713) 441-4412
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