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HelpTest Code 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).
Useful For
Assessing bile duct brushing or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for bile tract malignancy
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 |
Method Name
Cytology Light Microscopy and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reporting Name
Biliary Tract Malignancy-Cyto/FISHSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | ||
| Ambient | |||
Reject Due To
| Pancreatic mass Pancreatic cyst Pancreatic fine-needle aspiration (FNA) |
Reject |
Clinical Information
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to examine patients with biliary tract obstruction or stricture for possible malignancy. Biopsies and cytologic specimens are obtained at the time of ERCP. Cytologic analysis complements biopsy by sometimes detecting malignancy in patients with a negative biopsy. Nonetheless, a number of studies suggest that the overall sensitivity of bile duct brushing and bile aspirate cytology is quite low.
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a technique that utilizes fluorescently labeled DNA probes to examine cells for chromosomal alterations. FISH can be used to detect cells with chromosomal changes (eg, aneuploidy) that are indicative of malignancy. Studies in our laboratory indicate that the sensitivity of FISH to detect malignant cells in biliary brush specimens is superior to that of conventional cytology.
Reference Values
Negative for malignancy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88112
88377 (if appropriate)