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Turnaround TimeUse
Confirmation/identification of cancer-related alterations (associated with myxoid liposarcomas/round liposarcomas)
Special Instructions
There will be an additional charge for processing paraffin block samples or for samples that require culture.
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei, or bone marrow touch prep slides. Blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), FNA, paraffin block are also acceptable with additional charge.
Volume
Fixed-cell pellet, three slides, 10 mL blood (adult), 5 mL blood (pediatric), or 3 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume
Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, two slides, 5 mL blood (adult), 1 mL blood (pediatric), or 1 mL bone marrow
Container
Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris or stained slides; decalcified bone cores; frozen specimen
Collection
Transport to the testing lab at room temperature; use a cool pack or LabCorp transport kit. Do not allow sample to freeze.
