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HelpTest Code FBILM Biliary Tract Malignancy-Cytology, FISH, Varies
Specimen Required
Supplies:
PreservCyt Vial (T536)
CytoLyt Solution (T564)
Specimen Type: Bile duct brushing, bile duct aspirate, hepatobiliary brushing, or hepatobiliary aspirate
Container/Tube: Separate ThinPrep vial containing 20 mL PreservCyt or CytoLyt solution for each specimen
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Label with site specimen was collected from (eg, right hepatic duct or common bile duct).
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILMB | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | No |
| BILMC | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | No |
| BILMD | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | No |
| BILME | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | No |
| BILMF | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | No |
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | ||
| Ambient | |||
Reject Due To
| Pancreatic mass Pancreatic cyst Pancreatic fine-needle aspiration (FNA) |
Reject |
Reference Values
Negative for malignancy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Up to 1 week depending on the resultsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88112
88377 (if appropriate)