| Methodology: |
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
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| Performed: |
Weekly
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| Reported: |
4-12 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Transport: One paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical pathology report.
Remarks: Only tissue that is clearly carcinoma (established by histopathologic criteria) should be tested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternate fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®, etc.) should not be submitted. No tumor in tissue or frozen tissue.
Stability: Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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