FISH for MDM2




Test Mnemonic

MDM2

CPT Codes

  • 88377 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • FISH for 12q13-15
  • FISH for MDM2 Amplification

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
OneParaffin block, formalin fixedClean container Ambient5 unstained 4 um sections from formalin fixed embedded paraffin.

Days Performed

Mon - Thu

Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) 

Reference Range

Special Info

Requires 2 days to complete test. Tissue fixed in B5 or Prefer not acceptable specimens.