ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Selection of Retrieved Archived Tissue : 2006410

Mnemonic: APBLOCKSEL

Ordering Recommendation: This test may be ordered only for samples previously tested at ARUP and that are currently available for review by ARUP pathologists.
Methodology: Block evaluation and selection for ancillary testing
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: Within 2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Paraffin Block from a case performed by ARUP / Department of Pathology at University of Utah Hospital.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated.

Remarks: This test is for the selection of a block from a case performed, and blocks retained at ARUP Laboratories and/or Department of Pathology for University of Utah Hospital.

Unacceptable Conditions: Any case performed elsewhere or if there is not enough usable tissue in the block for requested testing.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely

CPT Code(s): 88363