Test Method

FISH

Disease Long Name

Liposarcoma

Disease Abbreviation

LPS

CPT Code

88377x1

Probes / Test Description

MDM2 (12q15)/CEP 12

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