Methodology
Culture; Karyotype; Microscopy
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01173
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
10-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Tumor tissue collected in genetics transport pack
Container Type
Quest Genetics Transport Pack
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Processing Instructions
Indicate Histology Specimen Number and source of specimen in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88239, 88264
Revised
10-02-19
Initials
SL