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Gene Rearrangement Analysis TCR (FFPE Tissue)

Alternative Names:

IGH + IGK clonality analysis (FFPE Tissue)
TCR Gene Rearrangement (Tissue)

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

SA TCR

Registration Instructions:

Send away test to: NSW Health Pathology - Royal North Shore Hospital (Molecular Genetics)

Send away registration for a FFPE tissue specimen is performed by Anatomical Pathology. Pathologist authorisation is required prior to sending.

A NSW Health Pathology TCR Clonality Analysis form must accompany the specimen. A copy of the form can be downloaded from the NSW Health Pathology Online Test Catalogue or click here

Specimen Types:

Paraffin Block Shavings
Tissue Unfixed (fresh)

Container Types:

Plain PCR Tube

Collection & Request Instructions:

Tissue/Block selection by the pathologist is required.

Collection instructions: 30 shavings of 5um each, collect into 5ml screw cap conical based PCR tube: Eppendorf cat#0030122321 (do not substitute)

A NSW Health Pathology TCR Clonality Analysis request form must accompany the specimen. A copy of the form can be downloaded from the Online Test Catalogue

A copy of the Alfred Histopathology report must also be included.

Click here to see the RNS TCR Clonality Test Information sheet with further details on specimen requirements

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Paraffin scrolls can be transported at room temperature

Send to: Royal North Shore Hospital Pathology Specimen Reception
Level 5, Acute Services Building, Reserve Road
St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia

Ph: (02) 9926 4130 Fax: (02) 9926 4088