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HelpTest Code FUSNCS RNA Gene Fusion Next Generation Sequencing Assay Cytology Smear)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Cytology Smear
Rejection Criteria
Degraded or insufficient RNA
Turnaround Time
Not Available
Test Includes
Detects NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGFR3 fusion
genes.
Specimen Type
Cytology Smear
Preferred Volume
10 Slides
Fee Code
376540-30581479
Offsite Collection Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Usage
Tests for NTRK and FGFR1 fusion genes
in cancer that can be useful for diagnosis, prognosis, therapy
selection, and clinical trials options.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Test Limitations
Will not detect tumor cells below sensitivity of assay (20%)
or
tumor cells with other genes or gene partner.
Synonyms
None
STAT Turnaround Time
Not Available
Container/Tube
Unstained Cytology Smear Slides
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 Slides
Special Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
No
CPT
81479
Method Name
RNA based,
Next Generation
Sequencing
Reference Values
Interpretative report
Reject Due To
Degraded or insufficient RNA
Pediatric Volume
5 Slides
Clinical Indications
Tests for NTRK and
FGFR1 fusion genes
in cancer that can be useful for diagnosis, prognosis, therapy
selection, and clinical trials options.
Transport Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Components
Detects NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGFR3 fusion
genes.
Methodology
RNA
based,
Next Generation
Sequencing
Synonyms/Key Search Words
None