CDKN2A2B HOMOZYGOUS GENE DELETION,FISH,TISSUE

This FISH test detects homozygous gene deletions in CDKN2A/2B (p16) located at 9p21.3. It is associated with tumor suppressor gene mutations, important for diagnosing various cancers. It is particularly relevant in melanoma and certain sarcomas.

Also known asCdkn2a/2b (p16)(9p21.3) Homozygous Gene DeletionFishTissue Cdkn2a/2b (p16)(9p21.3) Homozygous Gene DeletionFish

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

5 parameters

Earliest reports in

7 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CDKN2A2B HOMOZYGOUS GENE DELETION,FISH,TISSUE includes 5 parameters

  • Specimen
  • Block Identification Number
  • Number Of Observers
  • Total Number Of Cells
  • Interpretation

Test code

6051F

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Others (fx)Others2 ML
TissueOthers2 ML

Specimen stability information

Others (Fx), Tissue

Collection instructions

Formalin-fixed (10% buffered formalin for 24-48 hrs), paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue specimens. Transport tissue block or 3 unstained slides/ sample (4-micron thick sections) containing malignant tissue on positively charged slides. * Time and duration of fixation should be mentioned on the TRF.* Required clinical details, include surgical pathology report.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 07:00

Turn around time

7 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Cytogenetics

CPT and Loinc codes

CDKN2A2B HOMOZYGOUS GENE DELETION,FISH,TISSUE

7000