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Test Code NUT1F NUTM1 (15q14) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue


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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

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

 

Specimen Type: Slides

Specimen Volume: 4 Consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide


Useful For

Identifying NUTM1 gene rearrangements in patients with nuclear protein in testis midline carcinoma to aid in confirming or excluding the diagnosis

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 consult. If a pathology consultation is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test will be ordered and 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

NUTM1 (15q14), FISH, Ts

Specimen Type

Tissue

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 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 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation

The presence of NUTM1 rearrangement confirms the diagnosis of nuclear protein in testis midline carcinomas (NMC) in the proper clinical and histologic context.

 

The absence of NUTM1 rearrangement rules out the diagnosis of NMC in the proper clinical and histologic context.

 

A positive result is detected when the percent of cells with an abnormality exceeds the normal cutoff for the probe set.

 

A positive result suggests rearrangement of the NUTM1 locus which, in conjunction with the proper clinical and histologic features, is diagnostic of NMC. A negative result suggests no rearrangement of the NUTM1 gene region at 15q14. A confirmed diagnosis of NMC results in specific clinical management that may be distinct from the management of other carcinomas.

Clinical Reference

11. Bauer DE, Mitchell CM, Strait KM, et al: Clinicopathologic features and long-term outcomes of NUT midline carcinoma. Clin Cancer Res. 2012 Oct;18(20):5773-5779

2. Ziai J, French CA, Zambrano E: NUT gene rearrangement in a poorly-differentiated carcinoma of the submandibular gland. Head Neck Pathol. 2010 June;4(2):163-168

3. Herbert H, Johnson LA, Fry CJ, et al: Diagnosis of NUT midline carcinoma using a NUT-specific monoclonal antibody. Am J Surg Pathol. 2009 July;33(7):984-991

4. Stelow EB, Bellizzi AM, Taneja K, et al: NUT rearrangement in undifferentiated carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract. Am J Surg Pathol. 2008 Jun;32(6):828-834

5. French CA: NUT midline carcinoma. NatRev Cancer. 2014 Jan;14:149-150

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

7 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

88271 x 2, 88291-DNA probe, each (first probe set), Interpretation and report

88271 x 2-DNA probe, each; each additional probe set (if appropriate)

88271 x 1-DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 3 probes (if appropriate)

88271 x 2-DNA probe, each; coverage for sets containing 4 probes (if appropriate)

 

88271 x 3-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)

88275-Interphase in situ hybridization, 100 to 300 cells, each probe set (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
NUT1F NUTM1 (15q14), FISH, Ts In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
92323 Result Summary 50397-9
92324 Interpretation 69965-2
92325 Result 62356-1
CG997 Reason For Referral 42349-1
92326 Specimen 31208-2
92327 Source 31208-2
92328 Tissue ID 80398-1
92329 Method 85069-3
92330 Additional Information 48767-8
92331 Disclaimer 62364-5
92339 Released By 18771-6

Forms

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