Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Collection Instructions
Unstained positive charged slides are also acceptable. Include Surgical Path Report.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Indefinite; Refrigerated=Indefinite; Frozen=Unacceptable
Minimum Test Volume
1 Block or 3 Slides
Processing Instructions
Indicate Histology Specimen ID and source of specimen in comments. Send specimen in an IHC Specimen Kit Box to Quest. Include Pathology Report. Requires TSO form.
Comments
Chantilly test code: 7740. Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
99199
Revised
10-21-20
Initials
SL