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SS18-SSX t(X;18) Translocations by RT-PCR (Inactive as of 11/14/16. Refer to 2007222)

CPT Code(s): 81401 x2
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Tumor tissue.
Specimen Preparation:Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport four 10-micron shavings. Also acceptable: Tissue block; will be returned after testing. Transport block(s) and/or shavings in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply #47808) available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.
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.
Aliases:
  • SSXSYTSYT-SSX fusionSYT-SSX t(X;18) Translocation by RT-PCRt(X;18)X;18