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EGFR Oncology Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Test Code
510514


CPT Codes
88271(x2); 88275; 88291

Preferred Specimen
"Three slides of 4- or 5-micron FFPE sections with tumor. Blood or paraffin block (acceptable at an additional charge).
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Minimum Volume
"Two slides of 4- or 5-micron thick with tumor or 5 mL blood (adult), 1 mL blood (pediatric)
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Transport Container
"Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal
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Transport Temperature
"Transport to the testing lab at room temperature; use a cool pack or LabCorp transport kit. Do not allow sample to freeze. Sample must arrive in the laboratory within 72 hours of collection.
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris or stained slides; decalcified bone cores; frozen specimen; no tumor submitted
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Methodology
"Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) "



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.