1p19q (co-deletion)

DESCRIPTION – oligodendroglioma tumors exhibits simultaneous deletions of 1p and 19q in two-thirds of cases. These deletions have been associated with a favorable response to chemotherapy with long survival

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 7 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – tumor tissue

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block. Protect the slides from excessive heat

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – room temperature (18-25 degrees C)

STABILITY – ambient: indefinitely; refrigerated: indefinitely

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – alternate fixatives and decalcified specimen

MRP – 10500.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory including surgical pathology reports