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Test List:
1p36/19q13 Fluorescence in situ hybridization (Yachnis, Anthony T., MD)
| Test Order Number: | 0295 | |
| Methodology: | FISH | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Formalin Fixed Paraffin embedded tissue | |
| Specimen Handling: | room temperature | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 9 days | |
| Reference Values: | Non deleted | |
| CPT Code: | 88365 x 4 |
1p36/19q13 Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) (Anthony Yachnis M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0295 | |
| Methodology: | FISH | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Formalin Fixed Paraffin embedded tissue | |
| Specimen Handling: | Submitt block at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 9 days | |
| Reference Values: | Non deleted | |
| CPT Code: | 88365 x 4 |
Adrenocortical Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0022 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative (Interpretive report provided) | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Anti-B2 Glycoprotein I (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0229 | |
| Methodology: | ELISA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 ml of blood collected in sodium citrate (blue top) by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Seperate plasma by centrifugation at 1500g for 15 min. at 4C. Ship frozen. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | IgG <20U/mL IgM <10U/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86146 x 2 |
Anti-Cardiolipin (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0032 | |
| Methodology: | ELISA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 ml of blood collected in sodium citrate (blue top) by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Seperate plasma by centrifugation at 1500g for 15 min. at 4C. Ship frozen. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | IgG <11 GPL U/mL IgM <10 MPL U/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86147 x 2 |
Antiphosphotidylserine (PS) (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0114 | |
| Methodology: | ELISA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 ml of blood collected in sodium citrate (blue top) by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Seperate plasma by centrifugation at 1500g for 15 min. at 4C. Ship frozen. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | IgG <11.0 GPS U/mL IgM <25.0 MPS U/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86148 x 2 |
BCL-2 t(14:18) Translocations (Li, Ying, MD, PhD)
| Test Order Number: | 0248 | |
| Methodology: | PCR, Southern blot | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue, cell suspension, peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | Ship blood or bone marrow specimens at 2-8oC. Ship Formalin fixed and/or paraffin embedded samples at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 9 days | |
| Reference Values: | not detected | |
| CPT Code: | 83907, 83891, 83898x2, 83894x2, 83897x2, 83896x2, |
Breast Pathology, General Info. (Nicole Massoll, M.D.; Peter A. Drew, M.D.; Christine Orlando, D.O.; Demaretta Rush, M.D.; Samer Al-Quran, M.D.; Lisa Dixon, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative immunohistochemistry of ER, PR, Mib-1 (Ki-67), and HER2, DNA ploidy analysis by flow cytometry, and FISH quantitation of HER2. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report, Quantitative immunohistochemistry, DNA ploidy. HER-2/neu analysis. | |
| CPT Code: |
Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Rand, Kenneth H., MD)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Female endocervical, vaginal or male urethral swabs, urine specimens, Cervical Brush in ThinPrep® transport Pap Test™ Media or SurePath media. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Use Gen-Probe® APTIMA Combo 2 collection and transport kit. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | not detected | |
| CPT Code: | 87491 CT and 87591 NG |
CYTOLOGY, THINPREP PAP TEST (Nicole Massoll, M.D. Edward J. Wilkinson, M.D. Jacqueline A. Knapik, M.D. Anthony Yachnis, M.D. Demaretta Rush, M.D. )
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | ThinPrep 2000 System | |
| Specimen Requirements: | This test requires a ThinPrepR PAP TestTM special collection kit that must be ordered separately through DRL customer services at 352-265-9900, or 1-888-375-5227. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Do not use expired kits. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 3 days | |
| Reference Values: | ||
| CPT Code: | Dependant on Testing Circumstances |
Cytopathology, General Info. (Edward J. Wilkinson, M.D.; Peter A. Drew, M.D.; Jacqueline A. Knapik, M.D.; Nicole Massoll, M.D.; Christine Orlando, D.O.; Demaretta Rush, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, immunohistochemistry. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block; alcohol fixed smears for non-gynecological specimens. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Dermatopathology, General Info. (Vladimir Vincek, M.D., Ph.D Frederick L. Glavin, M.D., Vladimir Vincek, M.D., Ph.D )
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, immunofluorescence (direct and indirect), electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry), flow cytometry, image cytometry. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 3 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Rand, Kenneth H., MD)
| Test Order Number: | CT/NG | |
| Methodology: | Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Female endocervical, vaginal or male urethral swabs, urine specimens, Cervical Brush in ThinPrep® transport Pap Test™ Media or SurePath media. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Use Gen-Probe® APTIMA Combo 2 collection and transport kit. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | not detected | |
| CPT Code: | 87491 CT and 87591 NG |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)/Endocrine, General Info. (Christine Orlando, D.O., Director; Peter Drew, M.D.; Robert Allan, M.D.; Samer Al-Quran, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry) | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Endocrine Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0024 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence, Hemagglutination | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days (see Note) | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 (x6), 86376, 86800 |
Eye Pathology, General Info. (Thomas Eskin, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 2 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Factor V Leiden (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0206 | |
| Methodology: | PCR | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 mLs of anticoagulated blood in EDTA (purple top) collected by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Store and ship at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | Normal | |
| CPT Code: | 83891, 83894 x 2, 83898 x 2, 83912 |
Gastric Parietal Cell Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0021 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Gastrointestinal Pathology/Hepatopathology, General Info. (Chen Liu, M.D., Ph.D.; James M. Crawford, M.D.; John Reith, M.D.; Lisa Dixon, M.D.; May Arroyo, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Genitourinary/prostate/bladder/Male Gu, General Info. (Robert Allan, M.D.; Peter Drew, M.D.; Christine Orlando, D.O.; Jacqueline Knapik, M.D.; William Clapp, M.D., Byron Croker, M.D., Ph.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibody (GAD65) (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0277 | |
| Methodology: | RIA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | < 1.1 u/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86341 |
Gynecologic Pathology, General Info. (Nicole A. Massoll, M.D.; Edward J. Wilkinson, M.D.; Peter Drew, M.D.; Jacqueline A. Knapik, M.D.; Anthony Yachnis, M.D.; Demaretta Rush, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). DNA ploidy analyses and immunohistochemistry for assessment of possible molar pregnancy. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
HCV Genotyping LiPA2.0 (Rand, Kenneth H., MD)
| Test Order Number: | 0814 | |
| Methodology: | LiPA 2.0 | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1 mL Serum / Plasma EDTA, 4 mL peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | process whole blood within 4 hrs of the collection,store and ship specimen at –60oC to –80oC. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw of the samples. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | ||
| CPT Code: | 87902 |
HCV Viral Load bDNA (Rand, Kenneth H., MD)
| Test Order Number: | 0804 | |
| Methodology: | bDNA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1 mL Serum / Plasma EDTA, 4 mL peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | process whole blood within 4 hrs of the collection,store and ship specimen at –60oC to –80oC. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw of the samples. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | < 615 IU/ mL | |
| CPT Code: | 87522 |
Hematopathology, General Info. (Raul C. Braylan, M.D.; Lijun Yang, M.D.; Ying Li, M.D., Ph.D.; Samer Al-Quran, M.D.; Robert Allan, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Flow cytometry, gene rearrangements by molecular methods, immunohistochemistry. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Peripheral blood, bone marrow, needle aspirates and serous fluids in appropriate fixatives; Fresh, unfixed tissue and/or lymph nodes. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | Varies (methodologies dependent) | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report with flow cytometry and molecular testing when indicated. | |
| CPT Code: |
Heparin Platelet Antibody (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0219 | |
| Methodology: | ELISA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 ml of blood collected in sodium citrate (blue top) by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Seperated plasma by centrifugation at 1500g for 15 min. at 4C. Ship frozen.Seperated plasma by centrifugation at 1500g for 15 min. at 4C. Ship frozen. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 6 days | |
| Reference Values: | <4.0 relative O.D. | |
| CPT Code: | 86022 |
Her2/neu Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) (Wilkinson, Edward J., MD Massoll, Nicole Ann, MD )
| Test Order Number: | 0281 | |
| Methodology: | FISH | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Formalin Fixed Paraffin embedded tissue | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 9 days | |
| Reference Values: | not amplified | |
| CPT Code: | 88368 x 2 |
HIV-1 Viral Load bDNA (Rand, Kenneth H., MD)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | bDNA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1 mL Serum / Plasma EDTA, 4 mL peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | process whole blood within 4 hrs of the collection,store and ship specimen at –60oC to –80oC. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw of the samples. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | < 75 copies HIV-1 RNA / mL | |
| CPT Code: | 87536 |
Human Papiloma Virus (High Risk) (Wilkinson, Edward J., MD Massoll, Nicole Ann, MD )
| Test Order Number: | 0813 | |
| Methodology: | Digene HC2 | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Pap specimen in Cytyc or SurePath solution, cervical biopsies in Digene STM solution | |
| Specimen Handling: | Biopsies should be stored at -20°C, and can be shipped overnight at room temprature. The Pap solutions can be stored and shipped at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | not detected | |
| CPT Code: | 87621 |
IA-2 Autoantibody (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0278 | |
| Methodology: | RIA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | < 0.76 u/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86341 |
Immunoglobulin heavy chain gene rearrangement (B cell Clonality) (Li, Ying, MD, PhD)
| Test Order Number: | 0256 | |
| Methodology: | PCR, DNA fragment analysis by 310 | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue, cell suspension, peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | Ship blood or bone marrow specimens at 2-8oC. Ship Formalin fixed and/or paraffin embedded samples at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 7 days | |
| Reference Values: | Polycolonal, negative | |
| CPT Code: | 83907, 83891, 83898x3, 83909x3, 83912x3 |
Insulin Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0018 | |
| Methodology: | RIA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 20 working days | |
| Reference Values: | < 120 nU/mL | |
| CPT Code: | 86337 |
Islet Cell / Insulin Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0162 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence; RIA | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days (see Notes) | |
| Reference Values: | Negative (Quantitative results reported in JDF units) | |
| CPT Code: | 88347, 86337 |
Islet Cell Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0017 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative (< 5 JDF) | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Mutation (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0276 | |
| Methodology: | PCR | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 mLs of anticoagulated blood in EDTA (purple top) collected by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Store and ship at room temperature | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | Normal | |
| CPT Code: | 83891, 83892, 83894, 83912, 83896, 83898 |
Microsatellite Instibility (MSI) (Liu, Chen, MD, PhD Crawford, James M., MD, PhD )
| Test Order Number: | MSI | |
| Methodology: | PCR, DNA fragment analysis by 310 | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Formalin fixed and/or paraffin embedded samples | |
| Specimen Handling: | ship and store at room temperature | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 9 days | |
| Reference Values: | MSI-SS | |
| CPT Code: | 83907x2, 83890x 2, 83900 x 2, 83901 x 6, 83909 x 2 |
Neuropathology, Muscle Pathology, General Info. (Anthony Yachnis, M.D.; Thomas Eskin, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemitry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissues in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. ***These specimens must be accompanied by x-rays.*** | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 2 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Ovarian Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0039 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Pap Smear, Conventional (Nicole Massoll, M.D. Edward J. Wilkinson, M.D. Jacqueline A. Knapik, M.D. Anthony Yachnis, M.D. Demaretta Rush, M.D. )
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Conventional Cytologic Evaluation | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Legibly labelled glass slides (patient first & last names, DOB); use pencil | |
| Specimen Handling: | Interpretative Report | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 3 days | |
| Reference Values: | ||
| CPT Code: | Dependant on Testing Circumstances |
Paternity Testing (Scornik, Juan C., MD)
| Test Order Number: | 400-403 | |
| Methodology: | PCR, DNA fragments analysis | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Buccal brush collection, | |
| Specimen Handling: | store at 4oC | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | ||
| CPT Code: | 83891x2, 83900x2, 83901x7x2, 83909x2, 83912x2 |
Placental (syncytrophoblast) Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0108 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Prothrombin (Dr. Neil Harris)
| Test Order Number: | 0258 | |
| Methodology: | PCR | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 5 mLs of anticoagulated blood in EDTA (purple top) collected by normal non-traumatic venipuncture. | |
| Specimen Handling: | Store and ship at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | Normal | |
| CPT Code: | 83891, 83894 x 2, 83898 x 2, 83912 |
Pulmonary Pathology, General Info. (Li Lu, M.D.Ph.D ; Peter A. Drew, M.D.; Thomas A. Eskin, M.D.; Nicole Massoll, M.D.; Robert Allan, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 2 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Quantitative Pathology, General Info. (Edward J. Wilkinson, M.D.; Peter A. Drew, M.D.; Nicole Massoll, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Computer-assisted morphometry for quantitative immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry analyses. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Paraffin block; formalin fixed tissue. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 2 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report with histogram | |
| CPT Code: |
Renal Pathology, General Info. (Byron P. Croker, M.D., Ph.D.; William L. Clapp, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence (direct and indirect), special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry). | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in buffered formalin or other appropriate fixative for light microscopy and electron microscopy; Michel's media for immunofluorescence; pre-prepared slides; paraffin blocks. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 4 to 10 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
Surgical Pathology, General Info. (Christine Orlando, D.O.; Peter A. Drew, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | ||
| Methodology: | Light microscopy, electron microscopy, special stains (conventional and immunohistochemistry), in situ hybridization, F.I.S.H.. | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue in appropriate fixative/preservative; pre-prepared slides and/or paraffin block. | |
| Specimen Handling: | ||
| In-house turnaround time: | 1 to 5 days | |
| Reference Values: | Interpretive report | |
| CPT Code: |
T cell Receptor γ Chain Gene Rearrangement (Li, Ying, MD, PhD)
| Test Order Number: | 0252 | |
| Methodology: | PCR | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Tissue, cell suspension, peripheral blood in EDTA | |
| Specimen Handling: | Ship blood or bone marrow specimens at 2-8oC. Ship Formalin fixed and/or paraffin embedded samples at room temperature. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 7 day | |
| Reference Values: | Polycolonal, negative | |
| CPT Code: | 83907, 83891, 83900, 83901X2, 83894, 83912 |
Testicular Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0040 | |
| Methodology: | Indirect Immunofluorescence | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 88347 |
Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0020 | |
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 86800 |
Thyroid Microsomal Autoantibodies (William E. Winter, M.D.)
| Test Order Number: | 0019 | |
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination | |
| Specimen Requirements: | 1-2 mL serum | |
| Specimen Handling: | Transfer to a plastic vial. Ship with frozen coolpack for overnight delivery. | |
| In-house turnaround time: | 10 working days | |
| Reference Values: | Negative | |
| CPT Code: | 86376 |