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Dtex, Cervical FISH

TEST CODE

Avero Diagnostics is capable of processing and diagnosing all biopsies. Please call us at the numbers listed below with any specific questions regarding the specimen type, or if you have specific questions for specialized testing of tissue samples.

Irving: 877.232.9924
Bellingham: 360.527.4580

CPT CODE

88377

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE AND STABILITY

Room temperature or refrigerated 5 weeks

REJECTION CRITERIA

Insufficient cellular material according to Pap result, specimen past stability, expired media, excessive lubricant

TRANSPORT CONTAINER / SPECIMEN

Gynecological specimen collected in a ThinPrep, Liquid Based Pap Vial, 20ml

TURNAROUND TIME

5 – 7 days from receipt at the lab

COLLECTION

  1. Collect gynecological sample using a broom-type or cytobrush/spatula cervical sampling device.
  2. Twirl or swish device into a ThinPrep vial containing PreservCyt Transport medium. Discard collection device, do not leave in vial.
  3. Cap the specimen vial tightly, label with two patient identifiers.

TEST SETUP

Monday – Friday (days)

METHODOLOGY

Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)

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