Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
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Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
Values are valid only on day of printing. |
This test does not include a pathology consult. If a pathology consultation is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate FISH test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.
This test includes a charge for application of the first probe set (2 FISH 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.
Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
1. A pathology report is required in order for testing to be performed. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports.
2. A reason for testing must be provided. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block
Specimen Type: Slides
Specimen Volume: Four Consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Tissue | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated |