Test Code PCPDS Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Bone Marrow
Ordering Guidance
Fresh bone marrow received within 96 hours post-collection is required for this test.
For the most complete genetic evaluation on fresh bone marrow specimens, order MSMRT/ Mayo Algorithmic Approach for Stratification of Myeloma and Risk-Adapted Therapy Report, Bone Marrow.
For evaluation of high-risk abnormalities, with reflex probes, on fixed cell pellet specimens or bone marrow specimens that will be received greater than 96 hours post-collection, order MFCDF / Myeloma, High Risk, with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Fixed Cell Pellet. If the specimen received for this test is a fixed cell pellet or is greater than 96 hours from collection, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as MFCDF.
For testing paraffin-embedded tissue samples from patients with a plasma cell disorder, order PLASF / Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, FISH, Tissue. If the specimen received for this test is paraffin-embedded, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as PLASF.
Shipping Instructions
1. Specimen should arrive within 96 hours of collection.
2. Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Necessary Information
1. A reason for testing must be provided. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
2. A flow cytometry and/or a bone marrow pathology report should be submitted with each specimen. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Green top (sodium heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. It is preferable to send the first aspirate from the bone marrow collection.
2. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
3. Send bone marrow in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Useful For
Detecting, at diagnosis, recurrent common high-risk chromosome abnormalities associated multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders, using a laboratory-designated probe set algorithm
Identifying high-risk prognostic markers associated multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders
This test should not be used to track the progression of disease.
Additional Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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CSPCF | PCPDS Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, BM | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Pre-analysis plasma cell sorting will be performed to determine if sufficient plasma cells are present within the provided specimen at an additional charge.
This test includes a charge for the probe application, analysis, and professional interpretation of results for 1 probe set (2 individual fluorescence in situ hybridization [FISH] probes). Additional charges will be incurred for all reflex or additional probe sets performed. Analysis charges will be incurred based on the number of cells analyzed per probe set. If an insufficient number of plasma cells are available for analysis, no analysis charges will be incurred.
This test is performed using either the diagnostic or follow-up analysis algorithm.
If sufficient plasma cells are identified, the diagnostic plasma cell high-risk FISH panel includes testing for the following abnormalities using the FISH probes listed:
1p deletion/1q gain, CDKN2C/1q22 probe set
t(14q32;var) or IGH rearrangement, IGH break-apart probe set
-17/17p-, TP53/D17Z1 probe set
If an IGH rearrangement is identified, appropriate reflex testing will be performed in an attempt to identify the translocation partner using the FISH probes listed:
t(4;14)(p16.3;q32) IGH::FGFR3 fusion, FGFR3/IGH probe set
t(11;14)(q13;q32) or IGH::CCND1 fusion, CCND1/IGH probe set
t(14;16)(q32;q23) IGH::MAF fusion, IGH/MAF probe set
t(14;20)(q32;q12) IGH::MAFB fusion, IGH/MAFB probe set
If sufficient plasma cells are identified, the follow-up plasma cell high-risk FISH panel includes testing for the following abnormalities using the FISH probes listed:
1p deletion/1q gain, CDKN2C/1q22 probe set
t(8q24.21;var) or MYC rearrangement, MYC break-apart probe set
-17/17p-, TP53/D17Z1 probe set
Follow-up testing is determined by the results of either previous PCPDS / Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Bone Marrow or MPCDS / mSMART, Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, FISH, Bone Marrow testing, reported at this laboratory.
Appropriate ancillary probes may be performed at consultant discretion to render comprehensive assessment. FISH probes for enumeration of chromosomes 3, 7, 9, and 15 will only be performed at the laboratory's discretion to resolve or confirm concerns of hyperdiploidy. Any additional probes will have the results included within the final report and will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
PCPDS, PCPDB: Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
CSPCF: Flow Cytometric Cell Selection
Reporting Name
Plasma Cell Prolif, High Risk, FISHSpecimen Type
Bone MarrowSpecimen Minimum Volume
Bone marrow: 2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | 4 days |
Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88271 x 2, 88274, 88291-FISH Probe, Analysis, Interpretation; 1 probe set
88271 x 2, 88274-FISH Probe, Analysis; each additional probe set (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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PCPDS | Plasma Cell Prolif, High Risk, FISH | 98014-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
606080 | Result Summary | 62357-9 |
606081 | Interpretation | 69965-2 |
606082 | Result Table | 93356-4 |
606083 | Result | 62356-1 |
GC054 | Reason for Referral | 42349-1 |
606084 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
606085 | Source | 39111-0 |
606086 | Method | 85069-3 |
606087 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
606088 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
606089 | Released By | 18771-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.