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Cut Through Block

Test ID: S CUT THRU CPT Code: N/A
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.

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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