Cut Through Block
Biopharma: This test is available for use in clinical trials or research purposes only.
Expected Turnaround Time
2 days
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Clinical Information
Section blocks to create slides until tissue is exhausted.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
- Fresh Tissue: Fixative should be at a 20:1 fixative to tissue ratio, 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) for 6-72 hours (48-72 hours PREFERRED)
- Formalin-fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE blocks): FFPE Block, Formalin Fixed
Specimen Stability
- Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissues: Indefinite
- Fresh Tissue tissues: ≤ 72 Hours
Storage Requirements
15°C to 25°C
Shipping Conditions
Ambient
Shipping Recommendations
- Fresh Tissue: AMBIENT
- Formalin-fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE blocks): AMBIENT, Use a refrigerated (NOT FROZEN) gel pack in the shipment to protect from extreme temperatures. Separate gel pack from specimen.
Test Details
Test Method
Anatomic Pathology
Methodology Category
Anatomic Pathology
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