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Test Directory FISH, Myeloma, Chromosomes CEP 9, 11, 15

FISH, Myeloma, Chromosomes CEP 9, 11, 15

Test Summary

Plasma Cell Myeloma (PCM) is characterized by the proliferation of malignant monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow. Hyperdiploidy with gains of odd numbered chromosomes, including 9, 11, and 15, has been associated with a more favorable outcome in myeloma patients. This test replaces FISH, Multiple Myeloma (5, 9, 15), which is no longer available.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

3 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

MYELCH

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5643

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

88271(x3)
88275

Billing Code

670950
670951

CPT Statement

Methodology

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Daily; Report available: 7 days