CPT Code(s):
88365, 88364
Specimen Requirements:
Collection: Tumor tissue
Storage/Transport Temperature: Specimens should be formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded and stored between 20° - 25° C; paraffin blocks should be protected from excessive heat. Specimens should be shipped in a cooled container during summer months. A surgical pathology report should be included with all shipped specimens.ort should be included with all shipped specimens.
Unacceptable Conditions:
- Tissue without tumor cells
- Frozen specimens
- Specimens processed in any fixative other than formalin
Stability (collection to initiation of testing):
- Ambient: Indefinitely
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Use:
The loss of presence of these chromosomes and genes indicates the presence of an oligodendroglioma but does not conclude an oligodendroglioma.
Methodology:
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
Reported:
Within 9 days
Reference Values:
Non-deleted; interpretive report.
Performed:
Weekly