FISH for IGH/MYC/CEP8 Bone Marrow




Test Mnemonic

814FSM

CPT Codes

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

Aliases

  • FISH for t(8;14) translocation

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 - 3 mLBone marrowEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 - 3 mLBone marrowSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedAcceptable
FrozenNot acceptable

Days Performed

5 days per week

Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) 

Clinical Info

The dual fusion probe was used in this interphase FISH assay to detect the presence of the IGH/MYC translocation.