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HelpOrderable Name 23FBG Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF23), In Situ Hybridization
Additional Testing Requirements
If additional interpretation or analysis is needed, request PATHC / Pathology Consultation along with this test.
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Tissue
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Submit:
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
OR
5 Unstained, positively charged glass slides; sections 4-microns thick
Useful For
Assessing fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) expression
Method Name
In Situ Hybridization (ISH)
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Wet/frozen tissue | Reject |
| Cytology smears | Reject |
| Nonformalin fixed tissue | Reject |
| Nonparaffin embedded tissue | Reject |
| Noncharged slides | Reject |
| ProbeOn slides | Reject |
| Snowcoat slides | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysCPT Code Information
88365-Primary
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.