FISH for TP63 Tissue




Test Mnemonic

TP63FH

CPT Codes

  • 88377 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • LSI 3q28

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories

FDA Category

Laboratory Developed Test


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 slidesParaffin block, formalin fixedSlides, unstainedAmbient One formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded block containing representative tissue OR unstained 4 μm tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Tissue must be fixed in formalin NOT B5 or PREFER fixative

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 slides    One formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded block containing representative tissue OR unstained 4 μm tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Tissue must be fixed in formalin NOT B5 or PREFER fixative

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientFFPE slides at room temperature

Days Performed

5 days per week

Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) 

Clinical Info

Interphase FISH analysis utilizing a dual color, break-apart probe for the TP63 at 3q28. Rearrangements of the TP63 gene may be seen in ALK-negative, anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The translocation partner gene cannot be identified in this assay. If no cells are available for analysis, no analysis charges will be incurred.