FISH for IGH/MYC/CEP8 Tissue
Test Mnemonic
T814
CPT Codes
- 88377 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Paraffin block | Clean container | Ambient | Containing representative tumor. | |
| Four | Slide (s), unstained | Clean container | Ambient | 4 um tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides. Tissue must be formalin fixed. Samples must not be fixed in Prefer or B5. |
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) |
Special Info
4 um tissue sections on electrostatically charged slides. Tissue must be formalin fixed. Samples must not be fixed in Prefer or B5. Tissue block containing representative tumor.
Clinical Info
Used in the diagnosis of Burkitt's Lymphoma