BCL6 by FISH-4280G

Test info

  
BCL6 by FISH
  
4280G
  
LAB4280G - CYTOGENETICS BONE MARROW STUDIES
  
BCL6
  
BCL6
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
FISH
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
High grade B-cell lymphoma
Large B-cell lymphoma
3q27
  

BCL6 rearrangements are associated with Large B-cell 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
  

Bone Marrow core:

Submit in sterile tube/cup filled with sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline

  

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
  

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Normal or Abnormal with interpretation

Billing

  
88271 x 2
88275
88291
  
Yes
  

Tracking

  
09/15/2022