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FISH ANALYSIS (FISH)

Message
Sent to Emory. Physican specific request & patient diagnosis/history will determine which FISH analysis is ordered. Call lab if any questions. Complete patient history, age, race, and pertinent physical history must be submitted with this sample.


Test Code
LAB2056


Alias/See Also
FISH


CPT Codes
88271

Preferred Specimen
7 mL whole blood


Instructions
Send as whole blood in sodium heparin tube.


Transport Container
Plain green top, sodium heparin tube only


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen; submitted in lithium heparin tube




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.