Glen,
We had the same situation about a year ago. We sent the block and a bucal
smear out for DNA analysis.
Now we have the Vantage system to assure positive patient id. Check into it.
It saves time and worry and assures patient safety.
Jan
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Our Molecular Pathology Laboratory offers a multiplex PCR assay for identity
markers for these situations. They receive specimens from all over the country
for this testing (usually specimen mix-ups). It's not cheap and they only bill
the referring facility.
Richard
Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D.
You would send out for DNA fingerprinting. We have used the Cleveland Clinic
for this.
Christie
From: janice.maho...@alegent.org
To: gdaw...@dynacaremilwaukee.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:41:40 -0500
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Block Verification
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