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Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH

Message
Assessing bile duct bruching or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for malignancy.


Test Code
BILAO


Preferred Specimen
ThinPrep PreservCyt vial containing:
Bile duct brushing
Bile duct aspirate
Hepatobiliary brushing
Hepatobiliary aspirate


Minimum Volume
20 mL


Instructions
Label each specimen with specific source


Transport Container
ThinPrep vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Ambient


Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8 am through 5 pm


Report Available
Maximum Laboratory Time:  7 days


Reference Range
No abnormality detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories - Rochester
200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905



The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.