Specimen:

Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Blocks should contain a minimum of 50% tumor material.

Testing
Schedule:

Weekly

Analytic Time:

1 week

Reference Range:

By Report

Comments:

To aid in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Methodology:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by denaturing High Pressure 
Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Sample
Processing:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue should be submitted.

Sample
Storage:

Ambient or Room Temperature.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Recommend express mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

83907, 83903(x2), 83898, 83890, 83912-26