Urothelial cancer

Description
Available test Fluorescence in situ hybridisation analysis of ThinPrep slides using the UroVysion FISH assay
Clinical details
The Urovysion FISH assay is intended for use in conjunction with current standard diagnostic procedures, as an aid for initial diagnosis of bladder carcinoma in patients with hematuria and subsequent monitoring for tumor recurrence in patients previously diagnosed with bladder cancer.
Synonyms
UroVysion, urothelial cancer, bladder cancer, transitional cell carcinoma, TCC
Testing site
Synnovis : Genomics : Guy's Hospital
Laboratory
Cancer Genetics
Sample type and volume required
ThinPrep slide from urine sample
Turnaround time
Current service turnaround times: Urgent 2-7 calendar days; Non-urgent 5-10 calendar days; National targets: Urgent samples 95% reported within 14 days; Non-urgent 95% reprted within 21 days

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