MULTIPLE MYELOMA PANEL by FISH

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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

MMYFH

Alias/See Also

CPT Codes
88377 x6

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 2 mL; or Whole Blood 2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 2 days

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

Clotted or Frozen.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.

Methodology
FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)

Setup Schedule

Batched

Clinical Significance

Aids in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma and yields significant prognostic information for risk assessment and treatment stratification

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Additional Information
Hematopathology Requisition

Last Updated: May 6, 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.