ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051220: Ewing Sarcoma by RT-PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: EWS | |
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Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Performed: RNA Isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies Reported: 3-7 days |
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Collect: Fresh tissue. Freeze immediately.
Transport: 100 mg or 0.5-2.0 cm3 tissue, frozen on dry ice. Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year |
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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. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription; 83898 x4 Amplification; 83896 x8 Nucleic acid probes; 83912 Interpretation and report. Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic and inherited disorders. |