Modality

Molecular Pathology

Location

7th Floor Annexe Bldg. (West wing)

Test Name

RT-PCR for EWS-ERG Translocation

Test Code

F663

Test Status

ACTIVE

Nature of Specimen

Paraffin Block, Fresh tissue, FNAC, Bone marrow

Quantity Required

Adequate tumour tissue

Type of Container

Not applicable

Method Used

Reverse Transcriptase - PCR

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary sample collection manual (For staff)

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction

FFPE tissues may be transported at Room Temperature with proper packaging to avoid physical damage and should reach us with proper requisition as soon as possible.

>=1-2 ml of CSF should be collected in EDTA tubes and should reach us between 9am- 4 pm with requisition within 2-3 hours of collection between 4-8⁰C. The time of collection, name of patient and file no) if any should be legibly mentioned on the tube.

2-3ml of whole blood sample should be freshly collected in EDTA tubes and should reach us with requisition on the same day during working hours between 4-8⁰C. The time of collection, name of patient and file no if any should be legibly mentioned on the tube.

Dept.Acceptance Time

9.30 AM TO 5.30 PM Saturday 9 .30 AM to 2 PM

Turn Arround Time

Minimum 4 weeks from the date of receipt of requisition

Time for Additional Examination

Not applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

-80 degree freezer

Resource Person for Report Status

O.I.C., Scientific officer

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4366

Test Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Use

To detect the expression of EWS-ERG fusion transcript