FISH for Bladder Cancer with Urinary Cytology




Test Mnemonic

FSHBLD

CPT Codes

  • 88120 - QTY (1)
  • 88112 - QTY (1)
  • 88112(PC) - QTY (1)
  • 88120(PC) - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Urovysion with Urinary Cytology

Includes

  • Cytology Urine and FISH for Bladder Cancer

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1-2 mL (prefer 20-50 mL)Urine, randomClean container RefrigeratedAdd equal amount of 70% ethanol to the urine specimen.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
Onecytologic preparation (slide)Clean container   

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1-2 mL (prefer 20-50 mL)     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Refrigerated24 - 48 hours or add 70% ethanol

Days Performed

Tue, Thu

Turnaround Time

7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) 
Pap Stain 

Special Info

Submit requisition for requested test.

Clinical Info

Follow-up to detect recurrence and tumor progression in patients with bladder cancer.