Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Tissue Block (cut sections) Nucleic acid detection (PCR)

Ordering information:

This is either an "Add on" request to an existing Histology specimen (please fax request to 9895 3184)

OR an order placed at the same time at the Histology Specimen(s) Cerner oder. Please free text this in the "Special Instructions".

For Infectious Diseases/Microbiology (viral, bacterial) add ons - give form to Microbiology. Test may require approval from Clinical Microbiologist. If approved, Micro will enter under a new number and will send sample and result in Evolution.

Alternate names:

NAD, Nucleic Acid Detection., PCR, Polymerase Chain Reaction

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

HISPCR

Specimen types:

Biopsy

Container types:

Not required

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Minimum 6, preferably 12 10-20um paraffin embedded tissue sections using a clean blade, gloves and place into a sterile container..

Transport Instructions:

This is a send out test. Send to the appropriate place depending on the type of PCR.

Send in a padded envelope.

Laboratory Notes:

Send to Peter Mac or possibly VIDRL.

For Micro tests - depends on type of PCR test. Check with Micro.

Courier: Peter Mac or VIDRL

Peter Mac Institute: 9656 1530

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute

External Laboratory details...