IVD MYC/IGH t(8;14) Fusion

The translocation t(8;14)(q24;q32) is the characteristic chromosomal aberration of Burkitt's-type of lymphomas. This translocation fuses the MYC gene at 8q24 next to the IGH locus at 14q32, resulting in overexpression of the transcription factor MYC. Detection of the t(8;14) is aimed to help in the diagnostic process of patients with high-grade B-cell lymphomas because treatment strategies differ between Burkitt and other high-grade lymphomas. The MYC/IGH t(8;14)(q24;q32) specific FISH probe is optimized to detect the reciprocal translocation t(8;14) in a dual-color, dual-fusion assay.

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