Amyloid Protein Identification, Paraffin, LC-MS/MS
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Amyloid Protein Identification, Tissue | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography-Tandem mass spectrometry; histological stain | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88380 x1, 82542 x1, 88313 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7-15 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Preliminary pathology report and history are required. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Tissue |
| Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Formalin-fixed or B5-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Fixed tissue slides; wet/frozen tissue; cytological smears; non-formalin fixed tissue; nonparaffin embedded tissue. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
| Referral Lab number: | AMPIP |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Definitive identification of amyloid proteins. |
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