MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME PANEL by FISH

Message

Must include Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet with order. Form is linked in the Additional Information below, in the Resources section, on our website, or by calling Client Services at 219-989-3700.

Test Code

MDSFH

CPT Codes
88377 x3

Includes

Includes Pathologist Interpretation

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)

Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin

Minimum Volume

Bone Marrow 1 mL; or Whole Blood 1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Do not centrifuge. Must include Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet with order. Form is linked in the Additional Information below, in the Resources section, on our website, or by calling Client Services at 219-989-3700.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 2 days. Refrigerated samples will be accepted, but not preferred.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.

Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Setup Schedule

Batched

Clinical Significance

The FISH assay uses selected markers (-5/5q-, -7/7q-, +8, -20/20q-) that are useful for detecting chromosomal abnormalities at diagnosis and prognostic assessment in patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB15 (Molecular Biology, FISH)

Additional Information
Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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.