FISH for FUS gene (16p11)
Test Mnemonic
FUS
CPT Codes
- 88377 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Flourescence In Situ Hybridization for FUS (16p11)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six | Slide (s), unstained | Clean container | Ambient | Ambient | 4 um formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Samples must not be fixed in Prefer or B5. |
Days Performed
Mon - Thu
Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Special Info
4 um formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Samples must not be fixed in Prefer or B5.
Clinical Info
Assists in the diagnosis of Low-Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma (LGFMS).