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Test ID BLYM B-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue


Ordering Guidance


This test does not include a pathology consultation. If a pathology consultation is desired, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge. Mayo Hematopathology Consultants are involved in both the pre-analytic (tissue adequacy and probe selection, when applicable) and post-analytic (interpretation of FISH results in context of specific case, when applicable) phases.

 

This assay detects chromosome abnormalities observed in paraffin-embedded tissue samples of patients with B-cell lymphoma. If a blood or bone marrow specimen is submitted, the test will be canceled and BLPMF / B-Cell Lymphoma, Specified FISH, Varies will be added and performed as the appropriate test.

 

If either the break-apart MYC or the MYC/IGH D-FISH probe sets are requested in isolation, both probe sets will be performed concurrently to optimize the detection of MYC rearrangements.



Shipping Instructions


Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.



Necessary Information


1. A reason for testing and pathology report are required for testing to be performed. Send information with specimen. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports. The laboratory will not reject testing if a reason for testing is not provided; however, appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed. If not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

2. If the patient is being tracked for known abnormalities, an indication of which probes should be used is required for testing to be performed. See Table in Clinical Information.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Preferred: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue block. Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used.

Additional Information:

1. Paraffin embedded specimens can be from any anatomic location (skin, soft tissue, lymph node, etc).

2. Bone specimens that have been decalcified will be attempted for testing, but the success rate is approximately 50%.

 

Acceptable: Tissue slides

Collection Instructions: For each probe set ordered, 2 consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides. Include 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide for the entire test order.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.

Useful For

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with various B-cell lymphomas

 

Tracking known chromosome abnormalities and response to therapy in patients with B-cell lymphomas

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
_PRAA Probe, Each Additional (BLYM) No, (Bill Only) No

Testing Algorithm

Depending on the lymphoma subtype suspected, the most appropriate probes to order are listed in the table: Common Chromosome Abnormalities in B-cell Lymphomas in Clinical Information.

 

If the patient is being tracked for known abnormalities, indicate which probes should be used.

 

A charge and CPT code is applied for each probe set hybridized, analyzed, and reported.

 

If, based on testing algorithms, results of the initial probe sets require reflex testing, complete results will be available within 10 days.

 

The following algorithms are available:

-Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma Diagnostic Algorithm

-Gastric MALT Lymphoma Diagnostic Algorithm

-Gastric MALT Posttherapy Follow-up Algorithm

Method Name

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reporting Name

B-cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue

Specimen Type

Tissue

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Tissue Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88377 (if 1 probe set)

88377 x 2 (if 2 probe sets)

88377 x 3 (if 3 probe sets)

88377 x 4 (if 4 probe sets)

88377 x 5 (if 5 probe sets)

88377 x 6 (if 6 probe sets)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BLYM B-cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue 101651-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
603063 Result Summary 50397-9
603064 Interpretation 69965-2
603065 Result Table 93356-4
603066 Result 62356-1
GC026 Reason for Referral 42349-1
603067 Specimen 31208-2
603068 Source 85298-8
603069 Tissue ID 80398-1
603070 Method 85069-3
603071 Additional Information 48767-8
603072 Disclaimer 62364-5
603073 Released By 18771-6