BCR-ABL TRANSLOCATION 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

CMLFH

Alias/See Also

CML; Chronic Myeloid Leukemia; Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

CPT Codes
88377

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
Whole Blood 1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

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 or Frozen.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.

Methodology
FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)

Setup Schedule

Batched

Clinical Significance

Aids in the diagnosis of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) and monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Additional Information
Hematopathology Requisition

Last Updated: February 13, 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.