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
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Not preferred |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |