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PathVysion FISH
Breast Pathology, Molecular Pathology
Test Code
3080
CPT Code
88377
Transport Temperature and Stability
Paraffin block:
room temperature indefinitely
Positively charged slides:
room temperature 30 days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens collected using alternative methods may not be rejected but may include a disclaimer on the final report
Transport Container / Specimen
Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin embedded breast tissue block(s) OR 2-4 unstained slides and one H&E stained slide
Turn Around Time
48 - 72 hours
Collection
- Collect biopsy(ies) with care. Avoid crushing the specimen with forceps or other instruments.
- Place tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin within one hour of excision.
- Notate on requisition the time of tissue collection and cold ischemic time.
- Label specimen container with two patient identifiers.
Test Setup
Monday - Friday (days)
Methodology
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)