Test Directory
Renal Cell Carcinoma
| Clone: | PN-15 |
| Synonyms: | RCC |
| Application: | Renal cell carcinoma, 85% of metastases are positive |
| Specimen Type: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks (FFPE). If tissue blocks are not available, unstained slides are acceptable (please submit 1-2 slides per antibody to be tested, cuts must be 4 microns thick). |
| Collection Procedure: | Tissue removed during a surgical procedure and placed in 10% NBF soon after removal from the patient. Appropriate tissue for requested staining. |
| Required Info: | Patient's full name, DOB, Soc Sec #, Date of specimen collection, Ordering MD |
| Specimen Stability: | Ambient: Indefinite |
| Unacceptable Specimen: | Slides or paraffin blocks with no tissue remaining. Samples fixed in fixatives other than 10% neutral buffered formalin. Paraffin blocks that have been overheated or frozen. |
| Department: | Histology |
| Method: | Ventana |
| Turn Around: | 24-48 hours |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Retention: | Blocks -10 years, Slides - 10 years |
| CPT Code: | 88342 (The listed CPT codes are for reference use only. These codes should not direct billing practices and may not accurately reflect current billing practices.) |
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