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Fish, Oligodendroglioma, 1p/19q

Test Code
FISH,OLIGODEN 1p/19q(o)


Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (human oligodendroglioma tissue)


Instructions
Submit Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human oligodendroglioma tissue.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Setup Schedule
Daily a.m. and p.m.


Report Available
5-7 days


Clinical Significance
Oligodendroglioma tumors exhibit simultaneous deletions of 1p and 19q in two thirds of cases. These deletions have been associated with a favorable response to chemotherapy with long survival.



Last Updated: December 13, 2018


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