Assay/ Test

Alopecia specimen

Key Words

ASKBX

Specimen Collection

Two skin punch biopsies taken from the scalp in suitably sized formalin pots.

Turnaround time

This test is referred to another centre.

Department of Cellular Pathology,

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,

Cambridge Biomedical Campus,

Hills Road, Cambridge.

CB2 0QQ

Telephone Number: (01223) 217163

Estimated turnaround time: 4-6 weeks

Test indications

Used in the investigation of alopecia and confirmation between scarring and non- scarring alopecia.

Interferences

 Contact referral laboratory

Reference Range

N/A

Analytical Error

N/A

Reference change value

N/A