Back to Test Directory5270 : Lymphoma - Follicular, BCL2/IGH by FISH
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
t(14;18)
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
Useful for assessment of follicle center lymphomas.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5270-4
Turnaround Time:
3-5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL Bone Marrow - Green Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow - Green Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 3 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
BMG: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate collected and transferred into sodium heparin (green top) tube. Also acceptable:Whole blood in green (sodium heparin) tube.
Specimen Comment:
Please include specimen collection date on requisition **If sample submitted is a block there is no stability.**
Alternative Specimen:
Peripheral Blood - Green Top, Tissue in RPMI, Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue, Unstained Slide
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88377 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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