FISH for BCL2 (18q21) Tissue
Test Mnemonic
BCL2FT
CPT Codes
- 88377 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four | Slide (s), unstained | Clean container | Ambient | 4 um tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Tissue must be formalin fixed. Samples must not be fixed in B5 or Prefer fixative. | |
| One | Paraffin block, formalin fixed | Clean container | Ambient | Containing representative tissue. Samples must not be fixed in B5 or Prefer fixative. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Blocks and slides should be transported at ambient temperature. |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Reference Range
Special Info
4 um tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides containing representative tumor. Tissue must be formalin fixed. Samples must not be fixed in B5 or Prefer fixative.