Ordering Information
Analysis of interphase cells using FISH with a probe for TFE3 on paraffin sections.
FISH TFE3 Oncology Cancer Cytogenomics Cytogenetics
TFE3 FISH is ordered by contacting the cytopathologist or surgical pathologist assigned to the case.
Specimens must go through Surgical Pathology to be reviewed by Pathologist.
Specimen Requirements
1 H&E and 3 unstained on plus slides
Slides are delivered to ordering Pathologist to indicate on the H&E the area of invasive tumor to be analyzed.
The Pathologist will place the slides in the blue Cytogenetics bin in the Weinberg signout room to be picked up by the Lab.
Sibley/Suburban deliver to
- Weinberg RM 2242
- 401 North Broadway
- Baltimore, MD 21287
room temperature
Reference Ranges & Interpretation
An interpretive report will be issued
For Lab Staff
LABORATORY NOTES:
1 H&E and 3 unstained slides
Slides are delivered to ordering Pathologist to indicate in the H&E the area of invasive tumor to be analyzed.
Sibley/Suburban deliver to
- Weinberg RM 2242
- 401 North Broadway
- Baltimore, MD 21287
The Pathologist will place the slides in the Cytogenetics bin in the Weinberg signout room to be picked up by the Lab.
LAB phone: 410-955-1258; specimens will be received M-F, between 8am and 4:30pm
Saturday's limited coverage; Leave voice mail
Results in EPIC under Lab Results
Billing Information
| Epic Charge Code | Qty. | CPT | RVUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30900009 | 2 | 88271 | 50 |
| 31000009 | 1 | 88274 | 200 |