Frozen specimens. Specimens fixed or processed in alternative
fixatives (alcohol, Prefer(R)) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or
B-5). No tumor in tissue. Decalcified specimens.
Include surgical pathology report. Provide clinical
indication/ICD-10 diagnosis code for testing.
Collection Instructions
Transport sample to lab ASAP. Formalin fix (10 percent neutral
buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from
excessive heat. Transport 4 slides, each with 5-micron unstained
sections and 1 slide with 5-micron H&E stained section wiht the
circled target area.
Special Processing Instructions After Hours
In case there is a test sample determined "STAT" by the ordering
physician, genetic counselor or provider to be routed to CALM
Cytogenetics and it is outside regular business hours (after hours,
holidays or weekends) please contact:
NAME: Cytogenetics team
PAGER: 619-290-8698
Please be aware that ALL neonatal testing ordered for Cytogenetics
is considered "STAT" as well.
Point of contact (above) will follow up on cascading down information as needed.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report. UCSD uses the most recent ASCO/CAP interpretation
criteria for evaluating ERBB2 (HER2) status.
Frozen specimens. Specimens fixed or processed in alternative
fixatives (alcohol, Prefer(R)) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or
B-5). No tumor in tissue. Decalcified specimens.
Include surgical pathology report. Provide clinical
indication/ICD-10 diagnosis code for testing.
Collection Instructions
Transport sample to lab ASAP. Formalin fix (10 percent neutral
buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from
excessive heat. Transport 4 slides, each with 5-micron unstained
sections and 1 slide with 5-micron H&E stained section wiht the
circled target area.
Special Processing Instructions After Hours
In case there is a test sample determined "STAT" by the ordering
physician, genetic counselor or provider to be routed to CALM
Cytogenetics and it is outside regular business hours (after hours,
holidays or weekends) please contact:
NAME: Cytogenetics team
PAGER: 619-290-8698
Please be aware that ALL neonatal testing ordered for Cytogenetics
is considered "STAT" as well.
Point of contact (above) will follow up on cascading down information as needed.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report. UCSD uses the most recent ASCO/CAP interpretation
criteria for evaluating ERBB2 (HER2) status.
