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Unit Code 81445:
Varicella-Zoster Disease (VZV) Detection by In Situ Hybridization

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Specimen Required

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; glass "positively

charged" slides with formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue; or

formalin-fixed tissue.

Note:    1. A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history

                 are required for processing.

             2. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the specimen.

                      If not ordering electronically, please complete and submit a

                      "Pathology/Cytology In Situ Request Form" (Supply T246)

                       with the specimen.

Transport Temperature

Ambient\Refrig NO\Frozen NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue

                                                                block or Glass "positively charged"

                                                                slides with formalin-fixed paraffin

                                                                embedded tissue or Formalin-fixed tissue.

Anticoagulants Other Than:           NA

Hemolysis:                                          NA

Thawing:                                              NA

Lipemia:                                               NA

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.

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