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Test Directory FISH, Multiple Myeloma, IGH/FGFR3, t(4;14)

FISH, Multiple Myeloma, IGH/FGFR3, t(4;14)

Test Summary

The FGFR3/IGH translocation, t(4;14), provides important prognostic information in patients with plasma cell myeloma.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

3 mL bone marrow collected in transport media

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

1-3 mL bone marrow in transport medium, bone marrow in sodium heparin tube (green top) is preferred, dark/royal blue, tan top are acceptable. Ship at room temperature. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
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Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

See Instructions

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Bone marrow collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

MMYELM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6034

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

88271 (x2)
88275

Billing Code

671084
671085

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: 5 - 7 days