ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0049234: EGFR by FISH |
| Test Mnemonic: EGFRFISH | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Weekly *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 4-12 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Tumor tissue.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: One paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin bloc from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical pathology report. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Only tissue that is clearly carcinoma (established by histopathologic criteria) should be tested. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternate fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®, etc.) should not be submitted. No tumor in tissue or frozen tissue. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| 88368 x2 |