FISH for BCL2 Blood




Test Mnemonic

BCL2FH

CPT Codes

  • 88271 - QTY (2)
  • 88275 - QTY (1)
  • 88291 - QTY (1)
  • 88237 - QTY (1)

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
RefrigeratedAcceptable
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

5 days per week

Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) 

Special Info

Ambient transport temperature. If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used.

Clinical Info

This assay uses a dual color, break-apart probe to detect BCL2 translocations.