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#.

Turnaround time

3 - 5 days

Level of Service

Global
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