Molecular Pathology
Steven Sperber, MS, PhD, FACMG, Director
Phone: 315-464-8459
Email: [email protected]
Kristen Anderson, MT(ASCP), Supervisor
Phone: 315-464-6806
Email: [email protected]
Kathleen Sayles
Phone: 315 464-7147
Email: [email protected]
Molecular Pathology, in the Division of Anatomic Pathology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, is a DNV 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 and FISH 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.
- Test Requisition
For help with this form contact:
Kathleen Sayles
315 464-7147
[email protected]
at 315 464-7147 or fax a request to 315 464-7130.
Submitting a Sample
- Choose appropriate test(s) from roster of tests available
- Fill out the requisition form
- Include blocks of formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue and a copy of the Surgical Pathology report
Shipping & Handling Information
CLIA # 33D0654590
Specimen Shipping Information
- 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
- The transport of specimens by overnight express courier service is preferred
Specimen Shipping Address
Upstate Medical UniversityDept. of Pathology
UH5805 750 East Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Attn: Kathleen Sayles
Supplies
To request supplies and prepaid courier air bills call 315 464-7147, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Tests Available
EGFR Gene Mutation by PCR
Test Includes: | EGFR Gene Mutation by PCR |
Indications: | Lung Adenocarcinoma predication of prognosis and response to therapy. |
Sample Requirements: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a copy of the Pathology Report. |
Shipping Requirements: | Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed requisition form For help with this form contact: Kathleen Sayles 315 464-7147 [email protected] |
Turnaround Time: | 3 - 7 days |
CPT Code: | 81235, 88381 |
KRAS Gene Mutation Analysis by real-time PCR or DNA Sequencing
Test Includes: | KRAS Gene Mutation Analysis by therascreen real-time PCR or DNA Sequencing |
Indications: | Colon or lung adenocarcinoma, prediction of response to therapy. |
Sample Requirements: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a copy of the Pathology Report. |
Shipping Requirements: | Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed requisition form For help with this form contact: Kathleen Sayles 315 464-7147 [email protected] |
Turnaround Time: | 3 - 7 days |
CPT Code: | 81275, 88381 |
BRAF (V600E) Mutation Analysis by PCR
Test Includes: | BRAF (V600E) Mutation Analysis by PCR |
Indications: | Lung, colon, and thyroid carcinoma diagnosis |
Sample Requirements: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing tumor. Include a copy of the Pathology Report. |
Shipping Requirements: | Transport at room temperature. Send by overnight courier with a completed requisition form For help with this form contact: Kathleen Sayles 315 464-7147 [email protected] |
Turnaround Time: | 3 - 7 days |
CPT Code: | 81210, 88381 |