t(2;5) (p23;q35) translocation

DESCRIPTION – this translocation is a reoccurring chromosomal abnormality in Ki-1-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (leukemia)

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 13 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 specimens

MRP – 11000.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – histopathology and IHC reports are requiered