Laboratory Medicine Program

DNA Analysis, paraffin-embedded tissue
(DNA S-phase analysis)

Clinical Decription:
Assesses DNA S-phase on extracted nuclei using propidium iodide staining on rehydrated paraffin-embedded material.
<br/><em>Coulter Beckman DNA prep kit package insert</em>

Method: Flow Cytometry; Flow Cytometer

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
N/A

Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded material
Volume: 1 X 1 X 0.5 cm (minimum: 1 X 1 X 0.5 cm)

Shipping: N/A

Special Instructions: Send paraffin-embedded block (formalin fixed, not B5 fixed). 10 micron (x5) sections will be cut.

Testing Schedule(s): 2-3 times per week.

Turnaround Time: 3 days

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