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Order Code ETV6F ETV6 (12p13.2) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Useful For

Detection of ETV6 rearrangements irrespective of the ETV6 fusion partner gene

 

Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, mammary analogue secretory carcinoma, secretory carcinoma of the breast, and infantile fibrosarcoma when used in conjunction with pathologic assessment

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
_PBCT Probe, +2 No No
_PADD Probe, +1 No No
_PB02 Probe, +2 No No
_PB03 Probe, +3 No No
_IL25 Interphases, <25 No No
_I099 Interphases, 25-99 No No
_I300 Interphases, >=100 No No

Testing Algorithm

This test includes a charge for the probe application, analysis, and professional interpretation of results for one probe set (2 individual fluorescence in situ hybridization probes). No analysis charges will be incurred if an insufficient number of representative cells are available for analysis.

 

Appropriate ancillary probes may be performed at consultant discretion to render comprehensive assessment. Any additional probes will have the results included within the final report and will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reporting Name

ETV6 (12p13.2), FISH, Ts

Specimen Type

Tissue


Ordering Guidance


This test does not include a pathology consultation. If a pathology consultation is requested, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation, and appropriate testing will be added at the discretion of the pathologist and performed at an additional charge.

 

Multiple oncology (cancer) gene panels are also available. For more information see Hematology, Oncology, and Hereditary Test Selection Guide



Additional Testing Requirements


Confirmation testing by next-generation sequencing to resolve atypical or unbalanced fluorescence in situ hybridization results of this gene region is available, order SARCP / Sarcoma Targeted Gene Fusion/Rearrangement Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor.



Shipping Instructions


Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.



Necessary Information


1. A pathology report is required for testing to be performed. If not provided, appropriate testing and/or interpretation may be compromised or delayed. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology, or surgical pathology reports.

2. The following information must be included in the report provided.

-Patient name

-Block number - must be on all blocks, slides, and paperwork

-Date of collection

-Tissue source

3. A reason for testing must be provided. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred

Specimen Type: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block. Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used.

 

Acceptable

Specimen Type: Tissue slides

Slides: 1 Hematoxylin and eosin stained and 4 unstained

Collection Instructions: Submit 1 slide stained with hematoxylin and eosin and 4 consecutive unstained, positively-charged, unbaked slides with 5 micron-thick sections of the tumor tissue.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Slides: 1 Hematoxylin and eosin stained and 2 unstained

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Tissue Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Method Description

The test is performed using a laboratory-developed ETV6 (12p13.2) dual-color, break-apart strategy probe (BAP). Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues are cut at 5 microns and mounted on positively charged glass slides. The selection of tissue and the identification of target areas on the hematoxylin and eosin (H and E)-stained slide are performed by a pathologist. Using the H and E-stained slide as a reference, target areas are etched with a diamond-tipped engraving tool on the back of the unstained slide to be assayed. The probe set is hybridized to the appropriate target areas, and 2 technologists independently analyze 50 interphase nuclei (100 total) with the results expressed as the percent of abnormal nuclei.(Unpublished Mayo method).

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88271x2

88291 -DNA probe, each (first probe set), Interpretation and report

88271x2 -DNA probe, each; each additional probe set (if appropriate)

88271x1 -DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 3 probes (if appropriate)

88271x2 -DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 4 probes (if appropriate)

88271x3 -DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 5 probes (if appropriate)

88274 w/modifier 52 -Interphase in situ hybridization, <25 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)

88274 -Interphase in situ hybridization, 25 to 99 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)

88275 -Interphase in situ hybridization, 100 to 300 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.