FISH, Multiple Myeloma, IGH/MAF, t(14;16)
Test Summary
The IGH/MAF translocation, t(14;16), provides important prognostic information in patients with plasma cell myeloma.
Aliases
- N/A
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, (royal blue-top, tan-top) are acceptable. Ship at room temperature. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: See instructions
- Refrigerated: See instructions
- Frozen: See instructions
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bone marrow collected in: sodium heparin (green-top), or sodium heparin (royal blue-top), or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
FSHIGH
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6339
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88275
- 88271 (x2)
Billing Code
- 670305
- 670306
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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 6 days
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, (royal blue-top, tan-top) are acceptable. Ship at room temperature. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: See instructions
- Refrigerated: See instructions
- Frozen: See instructions
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bone marrow collected in: sodium heparin (green-top), or sodium heparin (royal blue-top), or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 6 days