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RB1 Oncology Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

RB1 Oncology FISH
RB1 Oncology Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
CPT

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Synonyms
  • Leukemia FISH
  • Lymphoma FISH
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  • Updated on 03/31/2025

Test Details

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

This test is used for confirmation/identification of leukemia/lymphoma-related alterations and leukemia/lymphoma monitoring of residual disease, transplants and indolent clones (see list or call lab for probe availability).

Confirmation/identification of leukemia/lymphoma-related alterations; leukemia/lymphoma monitoring of residual disease, transplants, and indolent clones (see list or call lab for probe availability)

This test is used for confirmation/identification of leukemia/lymphoma-related alterations and leukemia/lymphoma monitoring of residual disease, transplants and indolent clones (see list or call lab for probe availability).

Limitations

Molecular mutations or chromosomal alterations not targeted by the probe included in this profile will not be detected. 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Molecular mutations or chromosomal alterations not targeted by the probe included in this profile will not be detected. 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Custom Additional Information

Unique sequence DNA probe for deletion of the retinoblastoma (RB-1) gene region.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei or bone marrow touch prep slides; whole blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), FNA, paraffin block are also acceptable with additional charge

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei, or bone marrow touch prep slides. Blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), FNA are also acceptable.

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei or bone marrow touch prep slides; whole blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), FNA, paraffin block are also acceptable with additional charge

Volume

5 mL whole blood (pediatric), 3mL bone marrow, fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, 2 slides with metaphase and/or interphase nuclei, 2 touch preparation slides or 3 slides from paraffin block

Fixed-cell pellet, three slides, 10 mL blood (adult), 5 mL blood (pediatric), or 3 mL bone marrow

5 mL whole blood (pediatric), 3mL bone marrow, fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, 2 slides with metaphase and/or interphase nuclei, 2 touch preparation slides or 3 slides from paraffin block

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood (pediatric), 1 mL bone marrow, fixed-cell pellet  from cytogenetic analysis, 1 slide with metaphase and/or interphase nuclei, 1 touch preparation slide or 2 paraffin slides (Note: Minimum volumes may not allow for repeat testing.)

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, two slides, 5 mL blood (adult), 1 mL blood (pediatric), or 1 mL bone marrow

1 mL whole blood (pediatric), 1 mL bone marrow, fixed-cell pellet  from cytogenetic analysis, 1 slide with metaphase and/or interphase nuclei, 1 touch preparation slide or 2 paraffin slides (Note: Minimum volumes may not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal or lavender-top (EDTA) tube (suboptimal). For samples with shared  karyotype (510999) and any FISH study in the same tube, EDTA is not recommended due to the growth inhibition in cell culture. Adjust tube size to sample volume to avoid heparin toxicity.

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal or lavender-top (EDTA) tube (suboptimal). For samples with shared  karyotype (510999) and any FISH study in the same tube, EDTA is not recommended due to the growth inhibition in cell culture. Adjust tube size to sample volume to avoid heparin toxicity.

Collection Instructions

Utilize sterile technique and Labcorp transport kits when possible.

Transport to the testing lab at room temperature; use a cool pack or LabCorp transport kit. Do not allow sample to freeze.

Utilize sterile technique and Labcorp transport kits when possible.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris or stained slides; decalcified bone cores; frozen specimen

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510240 Specimen Type 31208-2
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510241 Cells Counted N/A
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510244 Cells Analyzed N/A
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510373 FISH Result 48674-6
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510246 Interpretation 50398-7
510374 RB1 Oncology FISH 510372 Director Review: 48672-0
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510240
Result Code NameSpecimen Type
UofM
Result LOINC31208-2
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510241
Result Code NameCells Counted
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510244
Result Code NameCells Analyzed
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510373
Result Code NameFISH Result
UofM
Result LOINC48674-6
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510246
Result Code NameInterpretation
UofM
Result LOINC50398-7
Order Code510374
Order Code NameRB1 Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510372
Result Code NameDirector Review:
UofM
Result LOINC48672-0