ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0040114: SYT-SSX t(X;18) Translocations by RT-PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: SYT-SSX | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: RNA Isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 4-7 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue at 20-25°C. *ExistTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Heavy metal based (B-4 or B-5) fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> By report *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Refer to report. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. *ExistInterpData> |
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| A positive result indicates the presence of a t(X;18) chromosomal translocation. A negative result does not entirely exclude the presence of a t(X;18) chromosomal translocation. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription; 83898 x2 Amplification; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders. |