| Methodology: |
Immunohistochemistry
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| Performed: |
Mon, Thu
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| Reported: |
Within 5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block enriched with colon tumor.
Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block enriched with colon tumor at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical histology report.
Remarks: Only tissue that is clearly carcinoma (established by histological criteria) should be tested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternate fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) should not be submitted.
Stability: Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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