| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Pyrosequencing
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
10-14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained 5 microns slides. (Min: 3 slides).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks: Include surgical pathology report.
Unacceptable Conditions: No tumor in tissue. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
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