ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0049381: t(11;14) IgH-CCND1 Translocation by FISH

Test Mnemonic: IGHCCNFISH
Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization

Performed: Weekly

Reported: 4-12 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Tumor tissue.

Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C.  Protect paraffin block from excessive heat.  Ship in cooled container during summer months.  Include surgical pathology report.

Unacceptable Conditions: No tumor in tissue.  Frozen samples and samples fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®).

Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report

Interpretive Data:
Refer to report.

Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
88368 x 2