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Shipping Instructions
Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Tissue
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Submit:
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
OR
3 Unstained glass, "positively charged" slides with 4-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Collection Instructions: Store slides at 2 to 8° C and send within 45 days.
Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Decalcified paraffin embedded tissue | Reject |
| Wet/frozen tissue | Reject |
| Cytology smears | Reject |
| Noncharged slides | Reject |
| ProbeOn slides | Reject |
| Snowcoat slides | Reject |
| Nonformalin fixed tissue, including CytoLyt, SurePath, alcohol-formalin-acetic acid (AFA), 95% ethanol, PREFER and zinc formalin fixatives | Reject |
| Nonparaffin embedded tissue | Reject |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Until reportedPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88360