ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

PAX-FKHR Translocation by RT-PCR : 0040113
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Mnemonic: PAX

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Performed: RNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 4-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tumor tissue.

Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport block(s) and/or shavings in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Tissue block will be returned after testing.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: Include surgical pathology report.

Unacceptable Conditions: No tumor in tissue. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens. Tissue on slides.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 81401 x2, G0452
Cross References: FOX01A (PAX-FKHR Translocation by RT-PCR) , Rhabdomyosarcomas (PAX-FKHR Translocation by RT-PCR)