Test Code TROP2 Trophoblast Antigen 2 (TROP2) Immunostain, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
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)
Collection Instructions: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; or 3 unstained glass, positively-charged slides with 4-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Special | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated |
Reject Due To
Wet/frozen tissue Decalcified paraffin embedded tissue Cytology smears Non-formalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides |
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 RochesterCPT Code Information
88360