Specimen Transport

Paraffin Block/Unstained Slides:

Package appropriately and mail. Unstained slides should be cut onto charged slides. An H&E to accompany each block is encouraged.

Breast Markers:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is optimal. If possible, a block containing both tumor, and normal internal controls (i.e. non-neoplastic breast ducts) is preferred.

Aspirate Material:

Bulk fluid such as pleural, pericardial, ascites ... must be sent to arrive within 24 hours of obtaining or fixed with formalin. Contact laboratory for advice.

Biopsies for Direct Immunofluorescence:

These specimens should be placed in Transport Media (available upon request). Tissues in transport media can be held at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 7 days. DO NOT FREEZE.

Serum for Indirect Immunoflourescence:

Draw 7 ml Red Top. Seperate serum. Send on ice.

Enclose:

For each patient send a completed Pathology Service Request (PSR) form, with a note stating suspected differential and/or requested tests, a copy of a Pathology Report and an H&E stained slide if available.

Turnaround Time:

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Fee:

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CPT Codes:

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