| Methodology: |
Immunohistochemistry
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen. 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. 3 slides) If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks: This test code includes pathologist interpretation. Include surgical pathology report. When ordering, please identify tissue site. 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: Paraffin block with no tumor tissue remaining.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
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