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FISH PROBE: MYC

Mnemonic

ADULT: ATTN FISH, PEDIATRIC: ATTN CYGEN

Synonym

8q24

Guidelines

This probe is designed to detect translocations involving MYC gene on chromosome 8 at 8q24 region; most commonly t(8;14)(q24;q32), and less often t(2;8)(p12;q24) and t(8;22)(q24;q11).

Specimen Collection Requirements

Handling

For detailed collection and handling information, refer to Cytogenetics, Flow Cytometry and FISH Specimens for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Other Oncology Referrals.

Testing Information

Performed

Mon - Fri

Reported

7 days

Method

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reference Values

Reference Values

Professional interpretation provided by Cascade Pathology Services.

Comments

Order MYCC if amplification rather than translocation status is desired.  The partner chromosome of translocation can be determined by metaphase FISH, wherever applicable.

CPT Codes

ADULT: 88377 x1

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:50:41 PM

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