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 Recent changes for Ploidy Studies - Solid Tissue (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Ploidy Studies - Solid Tissue (Sendaway Test)
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Ploidy Studies - Solid Tissue (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:DNA Ploidy - Solid Tissue
Laboratory:Anatomical Pathology
Test Code:PLS
Medicare rebatable:No
Registration Instructions:

Sendaway Test:  Performed by Dr Jan Pyman, Anatomical Pathology, Royal Woman’s Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052

 

Registration: Add-on request. Registered into PARIS by Anatomical Pathology

 

Authorisation: Pathologist authorisation required.

                     Pathologist block selection required.

 

Additional Registration Requirements:

 

Order an ADM report: Order an addendum against the biopsy accession. Enter details of the sendaway using ATR (what was sent, to who, address, date sent). Test results are reported into this addendum by the requesting pathologist.

Specimen Types:Paraffin Block Shavings
Container Types:
See Detailed Information
Collection & Request Instructions:Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150

 

Delivery to be organised by Anatomical Pathology

Send the designated paraffin block, a H&E (recut), a copy of the biopsy report and the pathologist request for consultation letter

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Service
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature
Method:

Delivery via routine contract courier (Standard) or post in padded envelope

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