| Methodology: |
Immunohistochemistry
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tissue or cells.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks: IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY ORDERING AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submit electronic request. If you do not have electronic ordering capability, use an ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) with an ARUP client number. For additional technical details, please contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Unacceptable Conditions: Depleted specimens. Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinite, Refrigerated: Indefinite, Frozen: Unacceptable
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