FISH, Multiple Myeloma, IGH/MAF, t(14;16)

Test Code

FSHIGH

Alias/See Also

16965

CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275

Preferred Specimen

3 mL bone marrow collected in transport media

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin (royal blue-top), or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

1-3 mL bone marrow in transport medium, bone marrow in sodium heparin tube (green top) is preferred, dark/royal blue, tan top are acceptable. Ship at room temperature. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

See Instructions

Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. 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.

Setup Schedule

A.M.

Clinical Significance

The IGH/MAF translocation, t(14;16), provides important prognostic information in patients with plasma cell myeloma.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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.