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SS18 (SYT) (18q11) Gene Rearrangement by FISH : 0049380

Mnemonic: SYTFISH

Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-12 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tumor tissue.

Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed tissue. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained 5 micron slides. (Min: 3 slides) Protect paraffin block from
excessive heat.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: Include surgical pathology report.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Specimens fixed or processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). No tumor in tissue. Decalcified specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 88368 x2
Cross References: 18q11.2 (SS18 (SYT) (18q11) Gene Rearrangement by FISH) , Spindle Cell Sarcoma (SS18 (SYT) (18q11) Gene Rearrangement by FISH)
 
 

 

 

 
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