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Oncology Test Request Form Recommended (ARUP form #43099)
Ordering Recommendation
Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
May identify additional, useful cytogenetic abnormalities in tissues that are not targeted by FISH assays.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Thaw media prior to tissue inoculation. Collect a 10mm solid tumor tissue biopsy (minimum of 5mm) in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
DO NOT FREEZE. Do not place in formalin. Transport a 10 mm solid tumor tissue biopsy in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (Min: 5 mm).
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Frozen specimens. Specimens preserved in formalin.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times, which are subject to multiple variables.
A processing fee will be charged if this procedure is canceled at the client's request after the test has been set up or if the specimen integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth.
Place solid tumor biopsy in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (ARUP Supply #32788). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. If cytogenetics tissue media is not available, collect in plain RPMI, Hanks solution, saline, or ringers.
If specimen size is too large for a normal collection tube, a larger sterile container can be used such as a sterile urine cup and can be flooded with several tubes of cytogenetic tissue media.
This test must be ordered using Oncology test request form #43099 or through your ARUP interface.
Hotline History
History of test changes published on ARUP Hotlines for the last two years
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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