Laboratory Services
PAS-D for Fungus
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| Test Description |
PAS-D for Fungus
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| Synonym(s) |
PAS with Diastase, Nail PAS, Nail fungus, Nail, Fingernail, Toenail, Fungal stain |
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| Test ID |
PAS/DIAS |
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| Specimen Type |
Nails collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Tissue may also be submitted as a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks (FFPE). If tissue blocks are not available, unstained slides are acceptable (please submit 1-2 slides per antibody to be tested, cuts must be 4 microns thick). |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Collect nails from cleansed feet and/or hands. Store at room temperature, refrigeration is not recommended.
If submitting tissue, remove during a surgical procedure and place in 10% NBF soon after removal from the patient. Appropriate tissue for requested staining. |
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| Required Information |
Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. |
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| Stability |
Room temperature: 7 days (nails)
Ambient: Indefinite (tissue) |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Frozen or fixed specimens |
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| Department (code) |
Histology |
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| Methodology |
Special Stain, Ventana BenchMark Special Stainer (Spokane, Tukwila, Richland) |
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| Estimated TAT |
1–2 business days from receipt |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday–Saturday |
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| Retention |
Blocks: 10 years |
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| CPT Code(s) |
88312 |
