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P961 : Multiple Myeloma FISH Panel - TC Only

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
M. MYELOMA FISH PANEL-TC ONLY
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
FISH offers a sensitive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities, often found in plasma cell myeloma. Chromosomal abnormalities are important prognostic indicators. All 6 FISH probes are recommended by the International Myeloma Working Group.
Components:
13Q14 BY FISH-TC ONLY, t(11;14) FISH, BM/PB-TC, 17P13 BY FISH-TC ONLY, T(4;14) BY FISH-TC ONLY, 1Q21 BY FISH-TC ONLY, IGH/MAF- TC

ORDERING:

Test Code:
P961-6
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.
Specimen Comment:
Please include specimen collection date on requisition. **If sample submitted is a block there is no stability.**

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88373 x 1, 88374 x 4, 88367 x 1

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