| Methodology: |
In situ Hybridization
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| Performed: |
Mon-Thu
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| Reported: |
Within 5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tissue.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks: If paraffin block is unavailable to send, submit 12 unfixed tissue sections on "plus" charged or silanized slides.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed in formalin substitute.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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