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Test Code LABTEMPXT Tempus xT Targeted Panel Tissue

Important Note

Testing requires both blood specimen and tissue block for optimal results and will be ordered together.

Please indicate in comments when ordering the associated pathology case for the tissue block.

Additional Codes

Test Name Epic ID Mnemonic
Tempus xT Targeted Panel Tissue LABTEMPXT TEMPXT

 

Methodology

Next Gen Sequencing

Specimen Requirements

Tempus Kit Collection  for Tissue

Tissue block must be less than 6 years old.  Please note path case number when ordering.

10% formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue At least 20% by ratio of tumor nuceli to benign nuclei - Optimal tumor size = 25 mm (5 mm min)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ship FexEx room temp Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

Performing Laboratory

Tempus Labs, Inc - Chicago, IL