MALT Lymphoma, MALT1 18q21 Rearrangement, FISH

Message
Submit 1 of the following specimens following standard collection procedures: Blood collected in a Green NaHep tube. Bone marrow collected in a Green NaHep tube. Fresh tissue collected in culture transport media, sterile leak-proof container with Hanks'or Ringers solution or culture medium with antibiotics


Test Code
LAB17023 FSHML


Alias/See Also
FSHML


CPT Codes
88271| 88275

Includes
Clinical history and reason for referral are required with test order. Prior therapy and bone marrow transplant history should be provided with test order.Note: If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by a "Cytogenetics Communication".@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Send original tube. Do not freeze. Do not reject. Minimum Testing Volume: 5mm x 5mm Fresh tissue1.0 mL Whole blood1.0 mL Bone marrow Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: Testing laboratory determines Refrigerated : Testing laboratory determines Frozen: N/A


Report Available
6-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171319



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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