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Pancreatobiliary FISH

PF REQUEST
Example Reports
Negative
Positive

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Patient History for Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology Testing

Ordering Recommendation

Detect aneuploidy for chromosomes 3, 7, and 17. Use in conjunction with current standard diagnostic procedures as an aid for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Bile or pancreatic duct brushings, biliary stent, or fine needle aspirates of the pancreas in UroCyte Collection Kit (ARUP Supply #41440) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. For specific instructions refer to Specimen Collection & Handling.

Specimen Preparation

Place specimen in Cytolyt or PreservCyt fixative vial. If the specimen is a brushing, submit the brush in the fixative. Specimen should be placed in fixative vial immediately after collection.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient or Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen specimens. Unfixed specimens not collected in Cytolyt or PreservCyt fixative. Specimens submitted in expired collection vials.

Remarks

Specimen source is required.

Stability

Ambient: 1 week from collection; Refrigerated: 1 week from collection; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)/Computer Assisted Analysis/Microscopy

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

4-14 days

Reference Interval

Negative: No evidence of numeric chromosomal aberrations associated with pancreatobiliary carcinoma identified.
Positive: Numeric chromosomal aberrations associated with pancreatobiliary carcinoma identified.

Interpretive Data

Refer to Report.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Results of this test must be interpreted in conjunction with clinical evidence and other laboratory testing and should not be used alone, as a diagnosis of pancreatobiliary carcinoma.

A positive fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) result does not identify location or type of malignancy. FISH abnormalities may be associated with high-grade dysplasia or carcinoma in situ. Cytology and biopsy may help clarify such situations.

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
11/13/2023
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N/A

CPT Codes

88366 

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2002452 Pancreatobiliary FISH Specimen Source 66746-9
2002458 Fixative 8100-0
2002459 Pancreatobiliary FISH Clinical History 22636-5
2002463 Pancreatobiliary FISH Gross Description 22634-0
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Aliases

  • Bile Duct FISH
  • Bile Duct Tumor
  • Biliary Tract Malignancy FISH
  • Cholangiocarcinoma FISH
  • Cytology
  • FISH
  • Pancreas FISH
Pancreatobiliary FISH