Test Overview
Test Methodology
NGS and qRT-PCR
Test Usage
A diagnostic test for pancreatic cysts detected by imaging.
Reference Range *
Interpretive report provided
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
14 days
Soft Order Code
UPPAN
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Molecular& Genomic Pathology Laboratory
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
This should only be collected in the MPU, as that is where the collection kits will be stored
Normal Volume
600 ul of cyst fluid into the stabilization fluid (guanidium thiocynate- harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin or swallowed)
Minimum Volume
200 ul of cyst fluid into the stabilization fluid
Storage Temperature
Frozen
Additional Information
Test performed by UPMC Molecular and Genomic Pathology Laboratory