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FISH, Myeloma, Chromosomes CEP 9, 11, 15 : 1017639
Test CodeMDFCPC91115 or 1017639
CPT Codes
88271x3, 88275
Instructions
3 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimens: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Alternative Specimens: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. **Do not reject**
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
Up to 7 days
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report.
Clinical Significance
Plasma Cell Myeloma (PCM) is characterized by the proliferation of malignant monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow. Hyperdiploidy with gains of odd numbered chromosomes, including 9, 11, and 15, has been associated with a more favorable outcome in myeloma patients.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
