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BCOR/CCNB3 Inversion by FISH

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Test Name

BCOR/CCNB3 Inversion by FISH

Alternate Names

inv(X)

Description

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify an inversion in the short arm of the X chromosome associated with Ewing-like sarcoma.

Test Code

65131

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