FISH for BCL2 Blood
Test Mnemonic
BCL2FH
CPT Codes
- 88271 - QTY (2)
- 88275 - QTY (1)
- 88291 - QTY (1)
- 88237 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Special Info
Ambient transport temperature. If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used.
Clinical Info
This assay uses a dual color, break-apart probe to detect BCL2 translocations.