ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

SYT-SSX t(X;18) Translocations by RT-PCR : 0040114

Mnemonic: SYT-SSX

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 and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport 4 ten micron shavings. Also acceptable: Tissue block; will be returned after testing..

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in heavy metal based (B-4 or B-5) fixatives.

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

This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note: 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.
Cross References: Synovial Sarcoma (SYT-SSX t(X;18) Translocations by RT-PCR), X;18 (SYT-SSX t(X;18) Translocations by RT-PCR)
 
 

 

 

 
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