Use

Oncology FISH Analysis – 1p/19q Co-deletion is a Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) test designated to detect a common co-deletion associated with classic oligodendroglioma histology. Oligodendrogliomas typically manifest as central nervous system tumors and often lead to symptoms such as seizures, headaches, and physical weakness. The deletion of the short arm of chromosome 1 and the long arm of chromosome 19 is a genetic signature for oligodendrogliomas, which has been correlated with improved patient survival. Accurate interpretation of results necessitates consideration of pertinent clinical and pathological data and is not intended to serve as a standalone diagnostic tool for oligodendroglioma.