Medical Genetics Test Details
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| Microsatellite Instability (MSI), HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome, by PCR | ||
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| Test Information: | First-line screening test for Lynch syndrome. Directs additional molecular diagnostic testing for Lynch syndrome. | |
| Test Details | ||
| Test Code: | 9150 | |
| Special Notes: |
Tumor AND normal epithelial tissue are required for testing. Samples will be sent to ARUP Laboratories. |
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| Technical Information | ||
| Methodology: | Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis | |
| Sample & Shipping Information | ||
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| Test Requisition: | Tumor Analysis | |
| Specimen Type: | FFPE - Slide(s) | |
| Requirements: | 10 unstained 5um FFPE slides (5 tumor and 5 normal epithelial). (Min: 3 tumor tissue and 3 normal epithelial tissue slides). Protect from excessive heat. Please include a copy of corresponding surgical pathology report. |
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| Shipping Conditions: | Ship at ambient temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F) or refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens. Less than 25 percent tumor or less than 50 percent normal epithelial tissue. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Specimen Type: | FFPE - Tumor Tissue | |
| Requirements: | Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue, both tumor and normal epithelial blocks. Protect from excessive heat. Please include a copy of corresponding surgical pathology report. |
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| Shipping Conditions: | Ship at ambient temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F) or refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens. Less than 25 percent tumor or less than 50 percent normal epithelial tissue. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Turn Around Time: | 10-14 days | |
| Billing Information | ||
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| List Price: | *For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call. | |
| CPT Codes: | 81301x1 | |