FISH for Aggressive B-Cell Lymphoma Blood




Test Mnemonic

FABCFP

CPT Codes

  • 88271 - QTY (8)
  • 88275 - QTY (4)
  • 88291 - QTY (1)
  • 88237 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • FISH for BCL2
  • FISH for BCL6
  • FISH for c-MYC (8q24)
  • FISH for t(8;14)(q24;q32)

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 - 7 mLBlood, peripheralEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 - 7 mLBlood, peripheralSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedNot preferred
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

5 days per week

Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)