IGH/BCL2 t(14;18)

Message
Probes: IgH/BCL2 t(14;18)
Disease(s): Follicular lymphoma, NHL


Test Code
LAB6008


CPT Codes
88374x1 automated. Codes may differ if manual analysis is performed.

Preferred Specimen
•Bone Marrow Aspirate: 1-2mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable •Peripheral Blood: 2-5mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable •Fresh, Unfixed Tissue: Tissue in RPMI •Fluids: Equal parts RPMI to specimen volume. •Paraffin Block: H&E slide (required) plus paraffin block. Circle H&E for tech-only. •Cut Slides: H&E slide (required) plus 2 unstained slides cut at 4 microns. Circle H&E for tech-only.


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen. Do not freeze. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.


Methodology
FISH

Clinical Significance
The NHL FISH panel is used for the detection of chromosome aberrations observed in lymphoma.


Performing Laboratory
Neogenomics Laboratories



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