FISH, FGFR1, 8p11-12

Test Code

90517

CPT Code(s)

88271 (x2), 88275

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

90517

CPT Code(s)

88271 (x2), 88275

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

FISH, FGFR1, 8p11-12 - FISH testing with the FGFR1 probe allows detection of translocations involving FGFR1 and another chromosome region (usually a tyrosine kinase coding gene). Fusion of FGFR1 with a tyrosine kinase coding gene leads to kinase activation.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Bone marrow collected in: Transport medium, sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead free (tan-top) tube • Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead free (tan-top) tube • 5x5 mm fresh tumor tissue in transport medium • 5x5 mm tumor tissue in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Minimum Volume

1 mL bone marrow • 3 mL whole blood

Transport Container

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Minimum Volume

1 mL bone marrow • 3 mL whole blood

Transport Container

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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