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Test ID: USPF USP6 (17p13), Aneurysmal Bone Cyst and Nodular Fasciitis, FISH, Tissue

Useful For

Supporting the diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst or nodular fasciitis

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
_PBCT Probe, +2 No, (Bill Only) No
_PADD Probe, +1 No, (Bill Only) No
_PB02 Probe, +2 No, (Bill Only) No
_PB03 Probe, +3 No, (Bill Only) No
_IL25 Interphases, <25 No, (Bill Only) No
_I099 Interphases, 25-99 No, (Bill Only) No
_I300 Interphases, >=100 No, (Bill Only) No

Testing Algorithm

This test does not include a pathology consultation. If a pathology consultation is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered, and the appropriate fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test will be performed at an additional charge.

 

This test includes a charge for application of the first probe set (2 FISH probes) and professional interpretation of results.

 

Additional charges will be incurred for all reflex probes performed. Analysis charges will be incurred based on the number of cells analyzed per probe set. If no cells are available for analysis, no analysis charges will be incurred.

 

Appropriate ancillary probes may be performed at consultant discretion to render comprehensive assessment. Any additional probes will have the results included within the final report and will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reporting Name

USP6 (17p13), FISH, Ts

Specimen Type

Tissue


Necessary Information


1. A pathology report is required in order for testing to be performed. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports.

2. A reason for testing must be provided. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Preferred: Tissue block

Container/Tube: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block

Collection Instructions: Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used

 

Acceptable: Slides

Specimen Volume: Four consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide


Specimen Minimum Volume

Two consecutive, unstained, 5-micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides, and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Tissue Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a multicystic and expansile bone tumor of uncertain line of differentiation. USP6 rearrangements are detectable in approximately 70% of primary ABC and not in other conditions that may simulate ABC histologically, including giant cell tumor of bone, osteosarcoma, osteoblastoma, brown tumor, cherubism, and vascular neoplasms.

 

Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a self-limited mesenchymal lesion of myofibroblastic differentiation. NF’s rapid growth, rich cellularity, and brisk mitotic activity may lead to a misdiagnosis of sarcoma.

 

USP6 rearrangements are detectable in 90% of NF but not in other conditions that may simulate NF, including dermatofibroma, cellular fibrous histiocytoma, fibromatosis, and a large variety of sarcomas.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation

A neoplastic clone is detected when the percent of cells with an abnormality exceeds the normal reference range for the USP6 FISH probe (positive result).

 

A positive result is consistent with rearrangement of the USP6 gene locus on 17p13 and supports the diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) or nodular fasciitis (NF).

 

A negative result is consistent with no rearrangement of the USP6 gene locus on 17p13.

 

However, this result does not exclude the diagnosis of ABC or NF. Rearrangement varies in individual tumors and among different cells in the same tumor.

Clinical Reference

1. Oliveira AM, Hsi B, Weremowicz S, et al: USP6 (Tre2) fusion oncogenes in aneurysmal bone cyst. Cancer Res 2004 Mar 15;64(6):1920-1923

2. Oliveira AM, Perez-Atayde AR, Inwards CY, et al: USP6 and CDH11 oncogenes identify the neoplastic cell in primary aneurysmal bone cysts and are absent in so-called secondary aneurysmal bone cysts. Am J Pathol 2004 Nov;165(5):1773-1780

3. Fletcher CDM, Unni KK, Mertens F: World Health Organization Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone. IARC Press, Lyon, France, 2005, pp 48-49

4. Erickson-Johnson MR, Chou MM, Evers BR, et al: Fusion of Non-Muscle Myosin MYH9 to USP6 Oncogene in Nodular Fasciitis, USCAP Abstract #39, 2011

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

7 to 10 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88271x2, 88291-DNA probe, each (first probe set), Interpretation and report

88271x2-DNA probe, each; each additional probe set (if appropriate)

88271x1-DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 3 probes (if appropriate)

88271x2-DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 4 probes (if appropriate)

88271x3-DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 5 probes (if appropriate)

88274 w/modifier 52-Interphase in situ hybridization, <25 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)

88274-Interphase in situ hybridization, 25 to 99 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)        

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
USPF USP6 (17p13), FISH, Ts 101635-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
54705 Result Summary 50397-9
54708 Interpretation 69965-2
54707 Result 62356-1
CG952 Reason for Referral 42349-1
54920 Specimen 31208-2
54710 Source 31208-2
54711 Tissue ID 80398-1
55134 Method 85069-3
55135 Additional Information 48767-8
53395 Disclaimer 62364-5
54712 Released By 18771-6

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.

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