Methodology
FISH
Test Description
Probes: FGFR3/IgH t(4;14)
Disease(s): Multiple myeloma, MGUS
Disease(s): Multiple myeloma, MGUS
Clinical Significance
Available separately or as part of the Plasma Cell Myeloma FISH panels: Plasma Cell Myeloma IgH Complex FISH Panel (non-New York) and Plasma Cell Myeloma Prognostic FISH Panel (non-New York)
Specimen Requirements
- Bone Marrow Aspirate: 1-2mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable
- Peripheral Blood: 2-5mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable
- Fresh, Unfixed Tissue: Tissue in RPMI
- Fluids: Equal parts RPMI to specimen volume.
- Paraffin or Cut Slides: N/A
Storage and Transportation
Refrigerate specimen. Do not freeze. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
CPT Code(s)*
88374x1 automated. Codes may differ if manual analysis is performed.
Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Level of Service
Global
Technical