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NONHODGKIN LYMPHOMA PANEL by FISH
MessageMust 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
NHLFH
Alias/See Also
NHL
CPT Codes
88377 x8
Includes
- Includes Pathologist Interpretation
- Rearrangements of ALK, BCL6, MYC, IgH, and MALT1
- Translocations: MYC/IgH, CCND1/IgH, BCL2/IgH, and Trisomy 8
Preferred Specimen
Bone marrow or whole blood: 1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin) Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Lymph node or biopsy: RPMI
Lymph node or biopsy: RPMI
Minimum Volume
- Bone marrow: 1 mL
- Whole blood: 1 mL
- Lymph node or tissue: 5x5 mm
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube
Instructions
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
Whole blood or bone marrow: Room temperature
Lymph node or tissue: Refrigerate
Lymph node or tissue: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Whole blood or bone marrow:
- 15-30°C up to 2 days
- Refrigerated samples will be accepted, but not preferred
- 2-8°C in RPMI up to 2 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or Frozen samples.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.
Methodology
FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)
Setup Schedule
Batched
Clinical Significance
This test aids in the diagnosis and classification of b-cell lymphoma and monitoring the response to therapy or progression of disease.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB15 (Molecular Biology, FISH)
Additional Information
Hematopathology Requisition
Last Updated: July 25, 2024