Fluorescence in situ hybridization

Message
Performed in the Cytogenetics Laboratory x5841.
Probe requested must be indicated, call the lab for help if necessary.


Test Code
FISH


CPT Codes
88271 each probe, 88272 or 88274 or 88275 (each test), and 88291P

Instructions
No extra specimen needed if ordered with a karyotype analysis.


Transport Container
Blood or Bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin green top tube.
Please check with the laboratory for other specimen types, for example smears, pleural fluid, and paraffin embedded tissue.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Clinical Significance
Indications may include: suspected trisomy of 21, 13 or 18, DiGeorge syndrome, XX/XY mosaicism, ABL/BCR, PML/RARA, CLL, MDS.




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.