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Ploidy Studies - Solid Tissue

Alternative Names:

DNA Ploidy - Solid Tissue

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

PLOIDFFAP

Registration Instructions:

Sendaway Test: Performed by Dr Jan Pyman, Anatomical Pathology, Royal Woman’s Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052

Registration: Add-on request. Registered into PARIS by Anatomical Pathology

Authorisation: Pathologist authorisation required.

Pathologist block selection required.

Additional Registration Requirements:

Order an ADM report: Order an addendum against the biopsy accession. Enter details of the sendaway using ATR (what was sent, to who, address, date sent). Test results are reported into this addendum by the requesting pathologist.

Specimen Types:

Paraffin Block Shavings

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150

Delivery to be organised by Anatomical Pathology

Send the designated paraffin block, a H&E (recut), a copy of the biopsy report and the pathologist request for consultation letter

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

External Laboratory Contact:

Dr Jan Pyman Telephone: 9345 2567

Address to: Dr Jan Pyman, Anatomical Pathology, Royal Woman’s Hospital, 5^th Floor, cnr Flemmington Rd & Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC 3052