Test ID MSTF Myeloid Sarcoma, FISH, Tissue
Useful For
Supporting the diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma when coordinated with a surgical pathology consultation
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
_I099 | Interphases, 25-99 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_I300 | Interphases, ≥100 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_IL25 | Interphases, <25 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_PADD | Probe, +1 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_PB02 | Probe, +2 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_PB03 | Probe, +3 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_PB1 | Probe Set, 1st | No, (Bill Only) | No |
_PBCT | Probe, +2 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
This test does not include a pathology consult. If a pathology consultation is requested, 70012 / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate FISH test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.
This test only includes a charge for professional interpretation of results and does not include charges for probe application or analysis.
Charges will be incurred for application of all probes applied. Analysis charges will be incurred based on the number of cells analyzed per probe set. If no cells are available for analysis, no analysis charges will be incurred. See Method Description for specific details.
The test panel includes analysis for the disease-associated abnormalities using the probes listed below:
t(8;21), [M2], RUNX1T1/RUNX1
t(11q23;var),
[M0-M7], MLL
inv(16),
[M4, Eos], MYH11/CBFB
t(15;17), [M3], PML/RARA
t(9;22), BCR/ABL1
If the patient is being treated for known abnormalities, indicate which probes should be used.
Method Name
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reporting Name
Myeloid Sarcoma, FISH, TsSpecimen Type
TissueA pathology report is required with each tissue specimen. Indicate if the patient has a previously diagnosed myeloid leukemia. The laboratory will not reject specimens that arrive without this information but will hold the specimen until a pathology report is received.
Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Specimen Type: Tissue
Preferred: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block. Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used.
Acceptable: Slides
Collection Instructions: For each probe set ordered, 2 consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides, and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request Form (T726) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/hematopathology-request-form.pdf)
Specimen Minimum Volume
For each probe set ordered, 2 consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides. Include 1 hematoxylin and eosin (H and E)-stained slide.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Tissue | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Clinical Information
Myeloid sarcomas are tumors made up of myeloblasts or immature myeloid cells that occur in extramedullary sites or in bone. They can occur concurrently with acute or chronic myeloid leukemia (AML or CML) or may precede the leukemia or other myeloid neoplasms. They may also be the initial manifestation of relapse of a previously treated primary AML in remission. Due to this extramedullary presentation, the bone marrow may have a low number of myeloblasts due to a lack of bone marrow involvement.
The most common abnormalities seen in myeloid sarcomas are fusion of RUNX1T1/RUNX1 (t[8;21][q22;q22]), PML/RARA (t[15;17][q24;q21]), BCR/ABL1 (t[9;22][q34;q11.2]), inversion of MYH11/CBFB (inv[16][q13.1q22]), and rearrangements of MLL (t[11q23;var]).
In general, AML patients with an inv(16), t(8;21), t(9;22) or t(15;17) have a favorable prognosis, while AML patients with a rearrangement of t(11q23) have an unfavorable prognosis. Thus, the detection of these abnormalities in an extramedullary presentation of AML can be prognostically important.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Samples processed Monday through Sunday. Results reported Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Report Available
7 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88291
88271x2 (if appropriate)
88271x2 (if appropriate)
88271x1 (if appropriate)
88271x2 (if appropriate)
88271x3 (if appropriate)
88274 w/modifier 52 (if appropriate)
88274 (if appropriate)
88275 (if appropriate)