Unit Code 86177:
Synovial Sarcoma (SS), 18q11.2 (SS18 or SYT) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
As an aid in the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma when RT-PCR results
are equivocal or do not support the clinical picture
Additional Tests
Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 5439 | Surgical Pathology Consultation | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, a pathology consultation will always be
performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
SS18 (SYT), 18q11.2, FISH
Ordering Mnemonic
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PSYT
SYTP
Aliases
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Soft-SYTP


