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CDKN2A/B (p16) Deletion by FISH

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Test Name

CDKN2A/B (p16) Deletion by FISH

Alternate Names

p16

Description

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify deletions of CDKN2A.

Test Code

49750

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue

Specimen Requirements

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue

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

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue: 7 days

Methodology

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH)

CPT Code

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue: 88377