ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Ewing Sarcoma by RT-PCR : 0051220

Mnemonic: EWS

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Performed: RNA Isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: 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
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: 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.
 
 

 

 

 
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