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Cytogenetics - Tumour Tissue Block (Adult)

Ordering information:

Cerner Orderable: Histology Specimen and free text Cytogenetics or paper request for add on test to existing case. 

Formalin Fixed Tissue.

Referred test to St Vincents Pathology. For further instruction 

Victorian Cancer Cytogenetics Service - St Vincent's Pathology (svhm.org.au)

Send request to Anatomical Pathology for send out.

Alternate names:
CYTOGENETICS TUMOUR FISH
Laboratory:
Anatomical Pathology
Specimen types:
Tissue
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

Victorian Cancer Cytogenetics Service - St Vincent's Pathology (svhm.org.au)

Notes:

No fresh tissue is required for this request. Histopathology staff will cut spare sections of the paraffin embedded tissue and send for testing to cytogenetics.

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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