Referred Tests
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Test ID: SCTF
Sex Chromosome Determination, FISH, Tissue
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
This test includes a charge for application of the first probe set (2 fluorescence in situ hybridization probes) and professional interpretation of results.
Additional charges will be incurred for all reflex probes performed. Analysis charges will be incurred based on the number of cells analyzed per probe set. If no cells are available for analysis, no analysis charges will be incurred.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Ordering Guidance
This test does not include a pathology consultation. If a pathology consultation is required, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation and the appropriate fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.
This testing is not appropriate for distinguishing tissue from the same gender, as in a same-sex transplant or potential tissue mix-up between 2 male patients or 2 female patients.
This evaluation can be more complicated in a post-transplant neoplastic evaluation and may not produce a confirmatory result.
Shipping Instructions
Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Necessary Information
1. A reason for testing and a pathology report are required in order for testing to be performed. Send information with specimen. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports.
2. If a transplant has been performed, provide organ (ie, bone marrow, heart, lung, kidney, etc) and gender of donor information when sending the specimen.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Tissue
Preferred: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue block. Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used.
Acceptable: Slides
Collection Instructions: Four consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides, and 1 hematoxylin and eosin (H and E)-stained slide.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||