| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring Analysis
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
10-12 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Transport: 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 tumor (established by histological criteria) should be tested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or fixatives containing heavy metals should not be submitted.
Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
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