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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) FISH Panel

Message
Probes: ALK (2p23) | BCL6 (3q27) | MYC (8q24) | CCND1/IgH t(11;14) | IgH (14q32) | IgH/BCL2 t(14;18) | MALT1 (18q21)
Probes may be ordered separately.
Disease(s): NHL


Test Code
LAB6070


Alias/See Also
NHL FISH


CPT Codes
88374x7 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 Slide: H&E slide (required) plus 12 unstained slides cut at 4 microns for panel, or 2 unstained slides cut at 4 microns for single abnormalities. 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

Report Available
4 days


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


Performing Laboratory
Neogenomics Laboratories



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.