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Laboratory Test Information
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Test Name:
Lymphoma FISH - Solid Tumour
Alternate Name(s): FFPE, formalin fixed paraffin tissue, fluorescent in-situ hybridization, FISH panel, probe,
BCL6 (3q27), BCL2 (18q21.33) – Follicular/DLBCL, MYC (8q24) – Burkitt, CCND1 (11q13) – Mantle Cell, MALT1 (18q21) – B Cell, ALK (2p23) – Anaplastic LCL

Requisition Form: Download requisition form for: R_FINAL_Fillable_Cancer Genetics Solid Tumour_requisition_Jan2025.pdf
Storage/ Transport::
Transport at room temperature.
Additional Information: FISH Panel as requested/appropriate if diagnosis is confirmed.

Probes available for Lymphoma FISH Solid Tumour analysis are:
- BCL6 (3q27) – DLBCL
- BCL2 (18q21.33) – Follicular/DLBCL
- MYC (8q24) – Burkitt
- CCND1 (11q13) – Mantle Cell
- MALT1 (18q21) – Marginal Zone
- ALK (2p23) – Anaplastic LCL

For any inquiries, please contact geneticsmailbox@hhsc.ca

Test was Last Updated: 1/17/2025
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Genetics
Testing Site: JHCC