| Methodology: |
Monoplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
7-12 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 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 histological criteria) should be tested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) should not be submitted.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
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