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Sarcoma Mutation Analysis Panel, Pediatric [19884X]
Test Code19884
CPT Codes
81401 (x5), 81479
Preferred Specimen
Minimum: 0.35 cm3 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, tissue block
Other Acceptable Specimens
30 mg fresh, flash-frozen tissue submitted in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue: Room temperature
Fresh unfixed flash frozen tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue:
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Fresh unfixed tissue:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year (-70°)
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon a.m.; Report available: 5 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This panel test is used to identify the translocations listed below:
EWS-WT1 translocation t(11;22) (q13;q12)
EWS-FLI1 translocation t(11;22) (q24;q12)
EWS-ERG translocation t(21;22) (q22;q12)
PAX3/FKHR translocation t(2;13) (q35;q14)
PAX7/FKHR translocation t(1;13) (p36;q14)
SYT-SSX1 translocation t(X;18) (p11.23;q11.2)
SYT-SSX2 translocation t(X;18) (p11.21;q11.2)
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |