FISH for Bladder Cancer.
Test Mnemonic
UROFSH
CPT Codes
- 88120 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Bladder Cancer FISH
- Fluorescent In-Situ hybridization for Bladder Canc
- Urovysion
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 mL | Urine, random | Urine | Add equal amount of 70% ethanol or PreservCyt to urine specimen. Submit with Cytology requisition provided by The Reference Laboratory at the Cleveland Clinic. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 - 48 hours |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Special Info
Submit requisition for requested test.
Clinical Info
Interphase FISH analysis on cytopathology specimens utilizing multi-target UroVysion FISH probes. This is useful in follow-up to detect recurrence and tumor progression in patients with bladder cancer.