FISH Solid Tumor FISH Solid Tumor

Synonyms

FFPE, MDM2

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

FISH Solid Tumor

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

EPIC Order Name

Clinical Info

This test is used for classification of certain tumors. MDM2 amplifications are frequently detected in well-differentiated liposarcoma (WDL), which includes atypical lipomatous tumor (ALT) and in dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDL)

Specimen Type

Tissue

Specimen Volume

4 unstained slides of FFPE tissue section specimen 4-5 micron thick with two unique identifiers, block ID and cut number clearly labeled on the positively charged slides are required. An additional Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) slide must be submitted along with the sample clearly marked by a pathologist to denote the area of interest for the FISH study.

Container

Tissue block/Slides

Collection Instructions

Transport Instructions

Send slides to NSUH Cytogenetic laboratory ASAP at room temperature 20-25˚C. If there is a delay in transportation, store the sample ASAP at room temperature.
DO NOT FREEZE 
 NOTE: Pertinent medical information including suspected diagnosis is required

Specimen Stability

4-6 weeks room temperature

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on solid tumors in formalin-fixed paraffin- embedded (FFPE) tissue section specimens

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday; TAT:  7-10 Days

Performing Laboratories

Cytogenetics Laboratory at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

88291

PDM

258468

Result Interpretation

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