| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Pyrosequencing
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
12-14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tumor tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport block or 5 unstained 5 micron slides. (Min: 3 slides) Transport block and/or slide(s) in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply # 47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Unacceptable Conditions: No tumor in tissue. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Decalcified specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
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