Test ID: 19988
Pulmonary Cytology with FISH for the Detection of Lung Cancer on Bronchial Brushing
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
19988
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of lung cancer in bronchial brushing specimens collected during bronchoscopy
This test is most useful when used on specimens from peripheral lung lesions, especially those <2 cm in size
Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Secondary ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88526 | 88526 | Pulmonary Cytology, Bronchial Brush | No | Yes |
| 88665 | 88665 | FISH, Bronchial Brush | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, pulmonary cytology and bronchial brushing FISH tests will always be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
88526: Light Microscopy
88665: Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Bronchial Brush Cytology with FISH
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bronchial Cytology
FISH
FISH for bronchial carcinoma
FISH for bronchial malignancy
FISH for lung carcinoma
FISH for pulmonary carcinoma
FISH for pulmonary malignancy
Lung Cancer Brushing
Lung Carcinoma
BBCWF
FISH
FISH for bronchial carcinoma
FISH for bronchial malignancy
FISH for lung carcinoma
FISH for pulmonary carcinoma
FISH for pulmonary malignancy
Lung Cancer Brushing
Lung Carcinoma
BBCWF
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