Test Method

FISH

Disease Long Name

Ewing Sarcoma

Disease Abbreviation

EWS

CPT Code

88377

Probes / Test Description

EWSR1-break-apart

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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