Ordering Guidance

This is not an orderable test. If ordering for diagnostic purposes, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation and request the stain.

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

1. Pathologist's name, address, and phone number are required.

2. Include accompanying pathology report stating the final diagnosis. If not available, a preliminary diagnosis is acceptable.

Specimen Required

This is not an orderable test. Order PATHC / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.

Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Specimen Type:

Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block containing neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas or gastrointestinal (GI) tract including metastases.

Acceptable: 2 unstained sections, containing neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas or GI tract including metastases, on charged slides cut at 4 microns <1 month ago. Tissue on the slides should have been fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin.

Submission Container/Tube: Pathology Packaging Kit

Collection Instructions: Submit formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Additional Information: Paraffin block will be returned with the final report.