Laboratory Services

Periodic Acid Schiff's Stain

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Periodic Acid Schiff's Stain
Synonym(s)

PAS, PAS Stain

Test ID

PAS

Specimen Type

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).

Specimen Requirements

Remove during a surgical procedure and place in 10% NBF soon after removal from the patient. Appropriate tissue for requested staining.

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history.

Stability

Ambient: Indefinite

Department (code)

Histology

Methodology

Special Stain, Ventana BenchMark Special Stainer (Spokane, Bellevue)


Special Stain, Manual (Richland)

Estimated TAT

12 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Saturday

Retention

Blocks: 10 years
Slides: 10 years

CPT Code(s)

88312
88313