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, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | Add equal amount of 70% ethanol to the urine specimen. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | cytologic 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 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 - 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.