Ordering Guidance

This test should only be ordered on patients for whom a primary diagnosis has already been established. If a patient does not have a primary diagnosis, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation or refer to the Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm.

If a pathology consultation is desired in addition to this test, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation alone and send the required paperwork with specimen. Indicate that amyloid protein identification is desired. If needed, this test will be added by the reviewing pathologist and will be reported with the consultation. For more information see PATHC / Pathology Consultation.

Shipping Instructions

Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.

Necessary Information

1. Preliminary pathology report and history are required.

2. Include performed Congo red slide

3. A brief explanatory note or consultative letter is also recommended.

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed or B5-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block

Collection Instructions:

1. Do not send fixed tissue slides for testing. Testing can only be done on paraffin-embedded tissue blocks.

2. If Congo red stain has already been performed, send Congo red stained slide along with the tissue block.