FISH for Angiosarcoma MYC Amplification
Test Mnemonic
MYCAMP
CPT Codes
- 88377 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six | Slide (s), unstained | Ambient | Ambient | Cut six 4 um thin sections from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue ONLY, and apply to silanized or positively charged slides. Allow to air dry. The first section and the last section are to be processed for H&E Stains. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Block, Formalin fixed paraffin | Ambient | Ambient | Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue ONLY. The tissue blocks may be handled routinely; no special storage or handling requirements are required. |
Days Performed
3 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Special Info
Proper selection of tissue for analysis is the responsibility of the pathologist.
Clinical Limitation
If there is not enough or no tumor present on the H&E stained slide, a new specimen block or slide is required.