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Alternative Names:

ODG 1p/19q LOH - Paraffin PCR (Molecular)

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Please Note: As of 2018 this test is performed in-house by Anatomical Pathology

Registration:

Add-on test to a biopsy accession. Registration is performed by Anatomical Pathology.

Authorisation:

Pathologist requested test.

Pathologist block selection by Prof McLean or Dr Saxon required. The pathologist will indicate if PCR or FISH is the preferred method of analysis.

Resulting:

Test results will be incorporated into a supplementary report issued by the reporting pathologist.

Specimen Types:

Tissue
See Under Collection Instructions

Container Types:

See Under Collection Instructions

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150

Sample Required: Paraffin Block or Paraffin Scrolls

Paraffin block containing tumour (requires block designation by pathologist). Block must be returned to Anatomical Pathology.

Paraffin Scrolls can be sent as an alternative. Cut (5x20 micron) with a clean blade into a labelled sterile Eppendorf tube.

Transport Instructions:

See Detailed Information

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Method:

Additional Notes:

Routine TAT for this assay is 2 - 4 weeks.

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