Laboratory Medicine Program

Malignant Mesothelioma (CDKN2A(p16) FISH)

Clinical Decription:
FISH testing for homozygous deletion of the CDKN2A gene (also known as p16) to assist in the diagnosis of Malignant Mesothelioma. This testing is performed on formalin-fixed paraffin embedded sections.

Method: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded material
Volume: n/a

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: This test will be billed to a hospital, referring laboratory, referring physician or medical group. See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227