Test #
225
Test CPT Codes
UroVysion FISH Testing
Test Type
Urothelial Carcinoma FISH, Bladder Cancer FISH
Test Technology
FISH
Test Disease
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Urine:
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33 mL of urine added to 17 ml Preservcyt Medium solution
PB TAT
3-5 days
BM TAT
Tissue TAT
FFPE TAT
Test Storage
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Store refrigerated
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Room temperature preferred or refrigerate if sterility is in question
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Do not freeze or place in formalin
Transport Conditions
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Ship on cool packs 2º-8º C
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Do not freeze
Rejection Criteria:
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Contamination
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Significant blood contamination
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Obscuring bacteria overgrowth
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Incorrect fixative
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Inadequate cellularity