UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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FISH-Deletion 1 p, Glial neoplasia
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| Test Code(s): |
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886F5 / HC886F5
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88271 x 2, 88275
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| Methodology: |
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Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Routine: 6 - 7 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Tissue
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Tissue must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6-48 hours.
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Preferred: 10% Formalin filled vial
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) at room temperature
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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De-calcified tissue specimen
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Interpretation
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Interpretation provided with results.
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astrocytoma oligodendroglioma
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