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FISH: IGH/MAF

Test Code
CG FIGHMAF


Alias/See Also
Performed by SQL Test Code:88889


Preferred Specimen
Special Requirements 5 mL bone marrow in a green-top (Na hep) tube (3 mL min).


Other Acceptable Specimens
Specimen Type: Bone marrow (or Leukemic blood), fresh unfixed tissue, tumors, lymph nodes, unstained aspirate smears or touch preps. Tests may be available for other specimen types - call lab at 602-685-5700. Specimen Requirements: 2-4 mL of bone marrow or peripheral blood. Sodium heparin (green top) tube for marrow or blood. Invert to mix. If FISH only, lithium heparin and EDTA tubes are acceptable. Sterile container with saline for tissues. NO FIX.


Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature. Note: Include an ice pack in shipping, April through October


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days


FDA Status
LDT

Additional Information
FISH: IGH/MAF


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