81879-9
Laboratoryt(11;22)(q24;q12.2)(FLI1,EWSR1) and t(21;22)(q22.3;q12.2)(ERG,EWSR1) fusion transcript in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method
Definition
Rearrangements of the EWSR1 gene at 22q12 with FLI1 at 11q24 or ERG at 21q22 collectively occur in about 95% of Ewing sarcoma (EWS) and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), both types of small round-cell tumors. The fusion transcripts can be detected by various methods, including reverse transcriptase PCR and FISH. A positive result is consistent with a diagnosis of EWS/PNET. A negative result does not rule out the presence of fusion transcripts that may be present, but below the detection limit of an assay.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
t(11;22)(q24;q12.2)(FLI1,EWSR1) & t(21;22)(q22.3;q12.2)(ERG,EWSR1) fusion transcript
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld/Tiss
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
Molgen
Details
Class
MOLPATH.TRNLOC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
EWSR1-FLI1 + EWSR1-ERG Bld/T
Display Name
t(11;22)(q24;q12.2)(FLI1,EWSR1) and t(21;22)(q22.3;q12.2)(ERG,EWSR1) fusion transcript Molgen Doc (Bld/Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81879-9?
LOINC code 81879-9 identifies "t(11;22)(q24;q12.2)(FLI1,EWSR1) and t(21;22)(q22.3;q12.2)(ERG,EWSR1) fusion transcript in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method". Rearrangements of the EWSR1 gene at 22q12 with FLI1 at 11q24 or ERG at 21q22 collectively occur in about 95% of Ewing sarcoma (EWS) and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), both types of small round-cell tumors. The fusion transcripts can be detected by various methods, including reverse transcriptase PCR and FISH. A positive result is consistent with a diagnosis of EWS/PNET. A negative result does not rule out the presence of fusion transcripts that may be present, but below the detection limit of an assay.
What does 81879-9 measure?
This code measures t(11;22)(q24;q12.2)(FLI1,EWSR1) & t(21;22)(q22.3;q12.2)(ERG,EWSR1) fusion transcript in Bld/Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH.TRNLOC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.