Maternal Cell Contamination, B (MAYO)

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LAB9169: Maternal Cell Contamination | MAYO EAP: MATCC

MAYO LAB: AMNIOTIC FLUID (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 10

Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block with a minimum of 40% tumor cell population

Specimen Requirements: A pathology/diagnostic report, including a brief history, is required. Specimen Type/Container/Tube: Surgical Pathology Packaging Kit (Supply T554) requested, but not required. Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block with a minimum of 40% tumor cell population Acceptable: Unstained slides with a minimum of 40% tumor population; slides may be stained and/or scraped Collection Instructions: 1. Process all fresh or frozen specimens into FFPE blocks prior to submission. 2. If submitting slides, a minimum of five, 4- to 5-microns thick, unstained slides are required. Additional Information: 1. A quality specimen is essential for evaluation. Submit only tissue containing tumor cells; minimal tissue is required for evaluation. 2. Special stains performed outside Mayo Medical Laboratories and included with the case may be repeated and charged at the reviewing pathologist’s discretion. Testing requested by referring physician may not be performed if deemed unnecessary by Mayo Clinic pathologist. Forms: If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Pathology Test Request Form (T246) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/media/customer-service/forms/pathology-request-form.pdf).

MAYO LAB
STAT: 17280 min
Routine: 17280 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 17280 min
Life or Death: 17280 min