Fay A. Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Dr. Joe, Can this test be performed on tumor removed from a tumor block stored in a Path Lab at a medical center where previous surgery was performed, or must it be done with a fresh specimen? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... t=Abstract Thanks for any light you can shed on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 Shamelessly pushing this one to the top, because that's just the kind of hairpin I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Sorry didn't see it the first time. That test can be run on a tissue block, fresh tissue not required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 I figured you missed it as at the time I posted this you hadn't been on the board for several days. Thanks for answering, Dr. Joe. I have a friend who is being told that they cannot determine whether she has primary lung cancer or if it is mets from an undiagnosed gastric cancer. I will forward the information on to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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