Test ID 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).
Secondary ID
70587Useful For
Assessing bile duct brushing or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for bile tract malignancy
Additional Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILMA | Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH | No | Yes |
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 |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, fluorescence in situ hybridization testing will be performed. When additional specimens are received, the laboratory will add BILMA to the first specimen, BILMB to the second specimen, BILMC to the third specimen, and so on.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88112
88377 (if appropriate)