BCL2 by FISH-4280G

Test info

  
BCL2 by FISH
  
4280G
  
LAB4280G - CYTOGENETICS BONE MARROW STUDIES
  
BCL2
  
BCL2
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
FISH
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
High grade B-cell lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma
18q21
  

BCL2 rearrangements are associated with Follicular lymphoma and can help differentiate diffuse Large B-cell lymphoma from High-grade lymphoma.

This test can be ordered individually or as part of a High Grade B-cell Lymphoma FISH Panel. See the panel test for details.

Specimen

  
Bone Marrow aspirate
  

Bone marrow aspirate:

Collect bone marrow aspirate in a sterile Sodium heparin (Na hep) syringe and transfer to a sterile vial/tube

  

- or -

  1. Collect bone marrow in sterile syringe (non-heparinized) and transfer to a Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
  2. Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  
5 mL
  
3 mL
  

Transfer aspirate from syringe to transport container.

  

Submit entire specimen unspun.

  

Sterile vial/tube

  

or

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

  
Bone Marrow Core
Touch Prep Slides
  

Core submitted in sterile tube filled with sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline

  
10 mm
  

Submit entire specimen.

  

Sterile tube/cup

  

AHL Cytogenetics Oncology Request

  

Ambient

  
Specimens retained until completion of all testing
  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage
  • Leaking container
  • Slides broken beyond repair

Performance

  
AHL - Cytogenetics: X
  
Mo - Fr
  
5 business days

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Normal or Abnormal with interpretation

Billing

  
88271 x 2
88275
88291
  
Yes
  

Medical necessity

Tracking

  
09/23/2022