FISH ANALYSIS IGH
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FISH
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5426
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5426
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 3.0 mL Bone Marrow or 5.0 mL Blood
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Bone Marrow or Malignant Blood
Collection Info:
Prefer a minimum of 3.0 mL of bone marrow or 5.0 mL of malignant blood. Draw into green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), invert several times to mix (clotted specimens may not work and can compromise results). Label vial with the patient's name and a unique identifying number (MGHS encounter # or MR #). Maximum time from collection should be 24 hours.
SPECIMENS CANNOT BE FROZEN.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Bone Marrow or Malignant Blood
Collection Info:
Prefer a minimum of 3.0 mL of bone marrow or 5.0 mL of malignant blood. Draw into green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), invert several times to mix (clotted specimens may not work and can compromise results). Label vial with the patient's name and a unique identifying number (MGHS encounter # or MR #). Maximum time from collection should be 24 hours.
SPECIMENS CANNOT BE FROZEN.
Methods
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) setup and analysis for break-apart probe for IGH gene.
Clinical Utilities
Detection of disruption of the IGH gene alocated at 14q32.
CPT Codes
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* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.