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Molecular Pathology
The Special Procedures Laboratory, in the Division of Anatomic Pathology
at SUNY Upstate Medical University is a Joint Commission accredited
clinical diagnostic facility which offers a growing menu of molecular
testing on solid tumors. The laboratory is currently the only laboratory
with NYS approval for a variety of molecular tests. The laboratory
performs PCR, RT-PCR, FISH and CISH for adult and pediatric neoplasms
including various soft tissue tumors, carcinomas and brain tumors. In
addition to serving the Upstate Medical University community we are also a
referral laboratory for other hospitals and clinics.
Click on the links below for testing information and specimen
requirements:
Shengle Zhang, MD
Medical Director
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Dr. Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Director
of the Special Procedures Laboratory. He completed fellowships
in Surgical Pathology at Roswell Park Cancer Center, Buffalo
New York and in Molecular Diagnostics at Johns Hopkins Medical
Institutions, Baltimore Maryland. Dr. Zhang is board certified in
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
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Christine Fuller, MD
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Dr. Fuller is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Assistant
Director of the Special Procedures Laboratory. She completed
fellowships in Surgical Pathology and Neuropathology at Washington
University School of Medicine. Her previous appointment was as
Medical Director of the Anatomic Pathology FISH Laboratory at
St. Judes Research Hospital, Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Fuller is
board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and
Neuropathology.
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For questions and additional information, contact:
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Shengle Zhang,MD
Phone: (315)464-7131
Fax: (315)464-7130
E-mail: zhangs@upstate.edu
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Kathleen Sayles
Phone: (315)464-7147
Fax: (315)464-7130
E-mail: saylesk@upstate.edu
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To order lab supplies,or for lab results, call client services at
(315)464-7147 or fax a request to (315)464-7130
Submitting a Sample
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Choose appropriate test(s) from roster of tests available
Click here for available tests
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Fill out the requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
- Include blocks of formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue and a
copy of the Surgical Pathology report.
Shipping & Handling Information
CLIA # 33D0654590
Specimen Shipping Information
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Notify the laboratory in advance of specimen arrival and/or to arrange
for specimen pickup (pre-arranged courier pick up available in certain
areas) by calling (315)464-7147, (315) 464-7134 or Fax (315)464-7130
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The transport of specimens by overnight express courier service is
preferred.
Specimen Shipping Address
Upstate Medical University
Dept. of Pathology
WH2106766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY Zip 13210
Attn: Kathleen Sayles
Supplies
To request supplies and prepaid courier air bills call
(315)464-7147, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tests Available (click on test for info)
HER2/neu by FISH
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Test Includes:
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HER2/neu gene amplification by FISH
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Indications:
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Breast cancer to determine prognosis and predict response to therapy
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue with the invasive tumor component.
Include a copy of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a
completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday. Results available on Wednesday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee:
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$500.00
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N-myc by CISH
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Test Includes:
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N-myc gene amplification by CISH
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Indications:
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Neuroblastoma to determine prognosis.
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a copy
of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Wednesday. Results available on Thursday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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1p/19q Deletion by FISH
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Test Includes:
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1p/19q ratio by FISH
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Indications:
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Oligodendroglioma, to determine prognosis and predict response to therapy.
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor . Include a copy
of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday and Thursday. Results available on Wednesday
and Friday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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SYT Break Apart by FISH
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Test Includes:
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SYT gene break apart by FISH
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Indications:
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Synovial sarcoma to facilitate diagnosis.
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a copy
of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday and Thursday. Results available on Wednesday
and Friday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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EWS Break Apart by FISH
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Test Includes:
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EWS gene break apart by FISH
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Indications:
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Ewings sarcoma, DSRCT (Desmoplastic small round cell tumor), Clear cell
carcinoma, Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma, Myxoid/round cell
liposarcoma to facilitate diagnosis.
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor . Include a
copy of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday and Thursday. Results available on Wednesday
and Friday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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EWS Gene Translocation by RT-PCR
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Test Includes:
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EWS Gene Translocation by RT-PCR
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Indications:
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Ewings sarcoma to facilitate diagnosis
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a
copy of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday. Results available on Thursday.
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CPT Code:
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83912
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Fee
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$500.00
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FKHR Gene Break Apart by FISH
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Test Includes:
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FKHR gene break apart by FISH
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Indications:
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Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma to facilitate diagnosis
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a
copy of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a
completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday and Thursday. Results available on Wednesday
and Friday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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EGFR Gene Amplification by FISH
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Test Includes:
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EGFR Gene Amplification by FISH
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Indications:
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Non small cell carcinoma of lung to determine prognosis
and predict response to therapy.
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Sample Requirements:
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Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a
copy of the Pathology Report.
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Shipping Requirements:
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Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a
completed
requisition form
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
(315)-464-7147
saylesk@upstate.edu
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Turnaround Time:
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Test performed on Tuesday. Results available on Thursday.
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CPT Code:
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88365
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Fee
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$500.00
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