Test Method
FISH
Disease Long Name
Glioma
Disease Abbreviation
Glioma
CPT Code
88377x2
Probes / Test Description
1p/19q deletions
Specimen Requirements
Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissue: Minimum 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm tissue, non-decalcified tissue only
Storage & Transport
Ship specimen the same day whenever possible, with refrigerated (not frozen) cold pack.
Label all tubes with at least two unique patient identifiers. Slides require one patient identifier. Identifiers include name, DOB, specimen ID# or medical record#.
Label all tubes with at least two unique patient identifiers. Slides require one patient identifier. Identifiers include name, DOB, specimen ID# or medical record#.
Turnaround time
3 - 5 days
Level of Service
Global
Tech-Only
Tech-Only