Pancreatobiliary FISH

Test Code
LAB6598


CPT Codes
C PANCREATOBILIARY FISH [88366 (CPT®)]

Patient Preparation
 
Bile or pancreatic duct brushings, biliary stent, or fine needle aspirates of the pancreas in UroCyte Collection Kit (ARUP Supply #41440) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. For specific instructions refer to Specimen Collection & Handling.
 

Instructions
Place specimen in Cytolyt or PreservCyt fixative vial. If the specimen is a brushing, submit the brush in the fixative. Specimen should be placed in fixative vial immediately after collection.


Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week from collection
Refrigerated: 1 week from collection
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
FISH

Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri


Report Available
4-14 days


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Lab



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.