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Melanoma FISH Panel Deletion/Amplification by FISH and Melanoma Reflex Panel

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Test Name

Melanoma FISH Panel Deletion/Amplification by FISH and Melanoma Reflex Panel

Alternate Names

6p25, 8q24, 9p21, 11q13

Description

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using 4 DNA probes to detect copy number changes of RREB1, MYC, CDKN2A, and CCND1 associated with melanoma.

Test Code

50277

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

88377