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Chromosome 1p and 19q Deletion by FISH


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Test Name
Chromosome 1p and 19q Deletion by FISH
Alternate Names
1p/19q
Description
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify deletions of chromosome bands 1p36 and 19q13.
Test Code
66662
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
7 days
Methodology
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH)
CPT Code
88377x2