Neuromuscular Laboratory
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As a fully accredited CAP* neuromuscular laboratory, we offer a wide range of consultation services, including histochemical and immunofluorescent staining and electronmicroscopy (EM) performed by experienced and specialized technicians. We also offer a broad histochemical panel for evaluation of neuromuscular diseases and immunoperoxidase and/or immunofluorescent panel for inflammatory myopathies. Ultrastructural analysis of muscle and peripheral nerve specimens can be performed in selected cases at our electron microscopy (EM) laboratory.
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Our consultation service is growing with over 170 neuromuscular specimens processed a year. In addition to serving patients at The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), muscle and nerve tissue are received for consultation from local and regional Midwest hospitals and laboratories.
Consultative reports are generated by Dr. Rodney McComb and Dr. Syed Kazmi to assist with the diagnostic workup of diseases such as inflammatory myopathy, storage disease, muscular dystrophy, vasculitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and inflammatory neuropathy. Preliminary reports are generally available by phone in three days, and formal reports are usually ready within three to five days.Our experienced medical staff is always available for personal consultation for directing essential testing and services. Detailed instructions for handling muscle and nerve tissue samples can be faxed upon request by calling 402-552-3132, or can be downloaded from this website.
Electron Microscopy
| At our state-of-the-art electron microscopy (EM) laboratory, muscle and nerve tissue are processed and semi-thin sections are cut and stained with toluidine blue for light microscopy. Thin sections are cut with an ultramicrotome, post-stained with 0.3% aqueous lead citrate, and examined with a transmission electron microscope. Diagnostic electron microscopy is carried out by speciality staff well trained in electron microscopy under the supervision of neuropathologist. Images are digitally captured and stored electronically. |
Contacts
Faculty
Rodney D. McComb, M.D.
Syed A. Jaffar Kazmi, M.D.
Staff
Neuromuscular Laboratory
Konnie Zeitner, Histotechnologist II
Thanh Thack, Histotechnologist II
Telephone: 402-552-3132
Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Melissa Holzapfel, Electron Microscopy Coordinator
Telephone: 402-559-7729
*College of American Pathologists
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