Laboratory Medicine Program

Multiple Myeloma: FISH Panel

Clinical Decription:
Genomic alteration in Multiple Myeloma have prognostic significance and can be used to help direct therapy choice. The Multiple Myeloma FISH panel at UHN uses an anti-CD138 enrichment process for plasma cells. Afterwards, the enriched sample is hybridized with probes for chromosome 1p, 1q, 17p and for rearrangements of IGH. If the IGH probe is positive a reflex panel is activated to look for translocations involving FGFR3, CCND1 and MAF.

Method: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood/Bone Marrow
Volume: n/a

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: This test will be billed to a hospital, referring laboratory, referring physician or medical group. See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227