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Test ID BALMF B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), Specified FISH, Varies


Ordering Guidance


This test is intended for instances when targeted B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes are needed based on specific abnormalities or abnormalities identified in the diagnostic sample. The FISH probes to be analyzed must be specified on the request, otherwise test processing may be delayed in order to determine the intended analysis.

-If specific probes are not included with this test request, the test may be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as BALAF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Adult, Varies or BALPF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Pediatric, Varies depending on the age of the patient.

-If this test is ordered and the laboratory is informed that the patient is on a Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocol, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory COGBF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), Children's Oncology Group Enrollment Testing, FISH, Varies.

 

For an adult patient, if the entire B-cell ALL FISH panel is preferred, order BALAF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Adult, Varies.

 

For a pediatric patient, if the entire B-cell ALL FISH panel is preferred, order BALPF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Pediatric, Varies.

 

At diagnosis, both conventional cytogenetic studies (CHRBM / Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow) and either BALAF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Adult, Varies or BALPF / B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Pediatric, Varies should be performed.

 

If the patient clinically relapses, a conventional chromosome study may be useful to identify cytogenetic changes in the neoplastic clone or the possible emergence of a therapy-related myeloid clone.

 

For patients with B-cell lymphoma, order BLPMF / B-Cell Lymphoma, Specified FISH, Varies.

 

For testing paraffin-embedded tissue samples from patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, order BLBLF / B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue.



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Necessary Information


1. A list of probes requested for analysis is required. Probes available for this test are listed in the Testing Algorithm section.

2. A reason for testing and a flow cytometry and/or a bone marrow pathology report should be submitted with each specimen. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided; however, appropriate testing and/or interpretation may be compromised or delayed in some instances. If not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: Green top (heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 to 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. It is preferable to send the first aspirate from the bone marrow collection.

2. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.

3. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

 

Acceptable

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: Green top (heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

614215

Useful For

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities and classic rearrangements seen in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) using client specified probes

 

An adjunct to conventional chromosome studies for patients with B-ALL/LBL

 

Evaluating specimens in which standard cytogenetic analysis is unsuccessful

Testing Algorithm

This test includes a charge for the probe application, analysis, and professional interpretation of results for 1 probe set (2 individual fluorescence in situ hybridization [FISH] probes or 3 individual FISH probes). Additional charges will be incurred for all reflex or additional probe sets performed.

 

If the patient is being treated for known abnormalities, indicate the abnormality and which probes should be used.

 

When specified, any of the following probes will be performed:

1q25 rearrangement, ABL2 break-apart

5q32 rearrangement, PDGFRB break-apart

7p-, IKZF1/CEP7

9p24.1 rearrangement, JAK2 break-apart

+9/9p-, CDKN2A/D9Z1

t(9;22) BCR/ABL1

9q34 rearrangement, ABL1 break-apart

11q23 rearrangement, MLL (KMT2A) break-apart

t(4;11)(q21;q23), AFF1/MLL

t(6;11)(q27;q23), MLLT4(AFDN)/MLL

t(9;11)(p22;q23), MLLT3/MLL

t(10;11)(p13;q23), MLLT10/MLL

t(11;19)(q23;p13.1), MLL/ELL

t(11;19)(q23;p13.3), MLL/MLLT1

-17/17p-, TP53/D17Z1

t(1;19)(q23;p13), PBX1/TCF3

Hyperdiploidy, +4,+10,+17: D4Z1/D10Z1/D17Z1

t(12;21)(p13;q22), ETV6/RUNX1 & iAMP21

12p13 rearrangement, ETV6 break-apart

14q32 rearrangement, IGH break-apart

t(Xp22.33;var) or t(Yp11.32;var), P2RY8 rearrangement

t(Xp22.33;var) or t(Yp11.32;var), CRLF2 rearrangement

t(X;14)(p22.33;q32) or t(Y;14)(p11.32;q32) ), CRLF2/IGH

8q24.1 rearrangement, MYC break-apart

 

For more information, see B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma Algorithm.

Method Name

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reporting Name

ALL (B-cell), Specified FISH

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 2 mL
Bone Marrow: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

In the United States, the incidence of B-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) is roughly 6000 new cases per year, or approximately 1 in 50,000. B-ALL/LBL accounts for approximately 70% of all childhood leukemia cases (ages 0 to 19 years), making it the most common type of childhood cancer. It has a peak incidence at 2 to 5 years of age. This incidence decreases with age before increasing again at around 50 years of age. B-ALL/LBL is slightly more common in male patients than female patients. There is also an increased incidence of B-ALL/LBL in individuals with genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, Fanconi anemia, Bloom syndrome, ataxia telangiectasia, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, and severe combined immunodeficiency. The overall cure rate for B-ALL/LBL in children is approximately 90%, and about 45% to 60% of adults have long-term disease-free survival. Of note, CRLF2/IGH rearrangements are more commonly observed in patients with Down syndrome or of Hispanic descent.

 

Specific cytogenetic abnormalities are identified in the majority of cases of B-ALL/LBL, either by conventional chromosome studies or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) studies. Each of the genetic subgroups is important to detect and can be critical prognostic markers. For example, a decision for early transplantation may be made if t(9;22)(q34;q11.2), KMT2A rearrangement, iAMP21, or a hypodiploid clone is identified. In contrast, if the ETV6/RUNX1 fusion or hyperdiploidy is identified, the patient has a more favorable prognosis and transplantation is rarely initially considered.

 

A newly recognized World Health Organization entity called BCR-ABL1-like ALL, also known as Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is increasing in importance due to the poor prognosis seen in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult ALL. Common features of this entity involve rearrangements with tyrosine kinase genes involving the following genes: ABL2, PDGFRB, JAK2, ABL1, CRLF2, and P2RY8, as well as deletions involving IKZF1. Patients who have failed conventional therapies have demonstrated favorable responses to targeted therapies when rearrangements involving these specific gene regions have been identified.

 

Evaluation of the MYC gene region is included in all diagnostic B-ALL panels to evaluate for Burkitt lymphoma. If a positive result is obtained, additional testing for the BCL2 and BCL6 gene regions may be considered.

 

Per National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, a combination of cytogenetic and FISH testing is currently recommended in all pediatric and adult patients with B-ALL/ lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Cautions

This test is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and it is best used as an adjunct to clinical and pathologic information.

 

Bone marrow is the preferred specimen type for this fluorescence in situ hybridization test. If bone marrow is not available, a blood specimen may be used if there are malignant cells in the blood specimen (as verified by a hematopathologist).

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

7 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88271 x2, 88275 x1, 88291 x1- FISH Probe, Analysis, Interpretation; 1 probe sets

88271 x2, 88275 x1 - FISH Probe, Analysis; each additional probe set (if appropriate)

88271 x1 –-FISH Probe; coverage for sets containing 3 probes (if appropriate)

NY State Approved

Yes