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Test Code 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 pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Necessary Information


A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Specimen Volume: Entire block

 

Specimen Type: Tissue slides

Slides: 5 Unstained glass, positively charged slides with 5 (+ or -1)-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue


Useful For

Assessing fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) expression

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Reporting Name

Fibroblast Growth Factor-23, ISH

Specimen Type

Special

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Special Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides
Reject

Interpretation

This test, when not accompanied by a pathology consultation request, will be answered as either positive or negative. If additional interpretation or analysis is needed, request PATHC / Pathology Consultation along with this test.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 to 8 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88365-Primary

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
23FBG Fibroblast Growth Factor-23, ISH 104259-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620250 Interpretation 50595-8
620251 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
620252 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
620253 Material Received 81178-6
620254 Disclaimer 62364-5
620255 Case Number 80398-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.