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BRAF/KIAA1549 by FISH


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Test Name
BRAF/KIAA1549 by FISH
Alternate Names
7q34
Description
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify tandom duplications of BRAF/KIAA1549 associated with pediatric gliomas.
Test Code
303
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue, bone marrow, peripheral blood, tumor, effusion
Specimen Requirements
Fresh tissue collected in RPMI, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue, bone marrow or peripheral blood collected in sodium heparin (green topped) tube
Storage Requirements
Store specimens at room temperature (15 to 30°C) until transported, adding a cold (refrigerator) pack during the summer months.
Causes for Rejections
Decalcified tissues are not accepted.
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
7 days
Methodology
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH)
CPT Code
88377