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Pathology FISH Bladder Cancer Request

Additional Codes

Cerner:

Test Code Test Name
  Pathology FISH Bladder Cancer Request

Note:  Electronic ordering available through Cerner system only.

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient:

Monday - Thursday collection only

 

Container Type:

Neogenomics Bladder Cancer Collection Kit (NMSA Item #91598)

 

Specimen Type:

Voided Urine

 

Specimen Volume:

60 mL voided urine 

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:  

  1. Within 30 minutes of collection mix voided urine 2:1 with supplied PreservCyt for total volume 90mL
  2. Immediately transport to the Cytology laboratory for processing

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

Refrigerate specimen. Do not freeze. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen

 

Specimen Rejection:

If unable to meet specimen requirements refer to FUROC - Overview: UroVysion for Detection of Bladder Cancer, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center - Pathology

Tech Only- performed via Neogenomics Laboratory

Test Priority, Frequency, Turnaround

Priority:

Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

Monday - Thursday collection

 

Turnaround Time:

7 - 10 business days

Methodology

FISH

Probes: +3 (Cen 3) | +7 (Cen 7) | p16 (9p21) | +17 (Cen 17)

Reporting

Reference Range:

Negative

 

Critical Decision:

None

Clinical Significance

Useful in the diagnosis of bladder cancer, monitoring recurrence and progression of patients with a history of bladder cancer, and evaluating equivocal cytology results (atypical or suspicious for malignancy).  

CPT Code(s)

88121