Multiple Myeloma FISH Panel

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB3237
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MMFP
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 5282-9
Alternate Names
  • FISH Panel: 13q14, t(11;14) & +11, 17p13, t(4;14),
Included Tests

BCL1; t(11;14); FISH; P53 by FISH; FGFR3/IGH; t(4;14); 13q14 BY FISH; 1q21 BY FISH; IGH/MAF 

 


Clinical Significance

FISH offers a sensitive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities, often found in plasma cell myeloma. Chromosomal abnormalities are important prognostic indicators. All 6 FISH probes are recommended by the International Myeloma Working Group.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Bone Marrow in a Green Top Tube - Na Heparin


Transport And Storage

Refrigerate


Collection Instructions

2.0 mL bone marrow aspirate submitted in culture transport media


Minimum Volume

2.0 mL Bone Marrow


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Methodology:
  • Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Clinical Significance

FISH offers a sensitive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities, often found in plasma cell myeloma. Chromosomal abnormalities are important prognostic indicators. All 6 FISH probes are recommended by the International Myeloma Working Group.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • GenPath Diagnostics
Departments
  • Sendouts - Genetics
Turn Around Time

3 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

88367, 88373, 88374 x4