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FOXO1 (FKHR) (13q14) Gene Rearrangement by FISH
3001297
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Use in conjunction with histologic and clinical information for the diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.

Mnemonic
FKHR_FISH
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
3-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat.  Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (4-micron thick sections) positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787 (kit recommended, but not necessary). (Min. 2 slides) 
Collect
Tumor tissue. 
Specimen Preparation
 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens fixed or processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). No tumor in tissue. Decalcified specimens. 
Remarks
Include surgical pathology report. 
Stability
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable 
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.

Compliance Statement A: For laboratory developed tests using a manufacturer labeled ASR as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. Analyte Specific Reagent. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, the FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

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CPT Code(s)
88366
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
3000604FOXO1 FISH Reference Number
3000605FOXO1 FISH Source
3000606FOXO1 FISH Result
3000702Total Cell Count
3000703Scoring Method
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Aliases
  • 13q14
  • 13q14 (FOX01 or FKHR) Rearrangement FISH
  • Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • FKHR FISH
  • FKHR gene break-apart FISH
  • FOX01 FISH
  • FOX01 gene break-apart FIS
  • FOXO1 (13q14) rearrangements FISH
  • PAX7/FOXO1A