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Unit Code 80027:
B-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue

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Specimen Required

Please provide a reason for referral with each specimen. The

laboratory will not delay or reject testing if this information is not

provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be

compromised.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Lymph Node

Submit a paraffin block with 1 corresponding hematoxylin-and-eosin

slide containing lymph node tissue. Although formalin is the preferred

fixative, tissue blocks may be fixed with B5 fixative. Blocks will have

core biopsies punched out to isolate nuclei to process for analysis.

(Specimens processed with Prefer fixative are not acceptable.

Unstained slides are not preferred but are acceptable.)

Specimen cannot be frozen. Advise Express Mail or

equivalent if not on courier service.

Note:   1.   An "Informed Consent Form for DNA Testing"

                      (Supply T576) is available. See Special Instructions

                      for a copy of the form.               

                2.   If ordering electronically, please complete and submit a

                      "Cytogenetics Hematologic FISH Panel Patient Information

                      Sheet" (Supply T603) or see "Special Instructions" with the

                      specimen. If not electronically, please complete and submit

                      a "Cytogenetics Hematologic Disorders Request Form"

                      (Supply T607) with the specimen.

  

Solid Tumor

Submit a paraffin block with 1 corresponding hematoxylin-and-eosin

slide containing solid tumor tissue. Although formalin is the preferred

fixative, tissue blocks may be fixed with B5 fixative. Blocks will have

core biopsies punched out to isolate nuclei to process for analysis.

(Specimens processed with Prefer fixative are not acceptable.

Unstained slides are not preferred but are acceptable.)

Specimen cannot be frozen. Advise Express Mail or

equivalent if not on courier service.

Note:   1.   An "Informed Consent Form for DNA Testing"

                      (Supply T576) is available. See Special Instructions

                      for a copy of the form.

                2.   If ordering electronically, please complete and submit a

                      "Cytogenetics Hematologic FISH Panel Patient Information

                      Sheet" (Supply T603) or see "Special Instructions" with the

                      specimen. If not electronically, please complete and submit

                      a "Cytogenetics Hematologic Disorders Request Form" (Supply

                      T607) with the specimen.

Transport Temperature

Ambient\Refrig OK\Frozen NO

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

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