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TFE3/PRCC Translocation by FISH


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
TFE3/PRCC Translocation by FISH
Alternate Names
t(X;1)
Description
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify the TFE3/PRCC translocation associated with renal cell carcinomas.
Test Code
45254
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