MYC (8q24) Gene Rearrangement by FISH
| CPT Code(s): | 88366 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Tumor tissue. Specimen Preparation:Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed specimen. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3-micron thick sections) positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply #47808) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect ™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474 (kit is recommended but not necessary). (Min: 2 slides) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Stability:Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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