FISH - MYC Breakapart - Paraffin
Clinical Significance
MYC (8q24) gene rearrangements
Test Name
FISH - MYC Breakapart - Paraffin
Gene Name
- MYC
Division
Cytogenetics
Method
In situ paraffin FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization)
External Proficiency Testing
CAP
QMPLS
Turn Around Time
5-9 working days
Disease/Condition
Burkitt lymphoma
Specimen Type
Paraffin sections
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Minimum of two 4 micron slides
Storage/Transportation
Room temperature
Special Requirements
If tumour constitutes only a portion of the specimen, include an adjacent H&E (Hematoxylin and Eosin) slide indicating the area to be analyzed
Shipping and Contact Information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
170 Elizabeth Street, Room 3642
Toronto,
ON
M5G 2G3
Canada
Phone: 416-813-7200
Phone: 1-855-381-3212
Interpretation
Provided