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FISH, APL, RARA BA
Test Code39813
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275<br>Non-orderable Reflex Code - Internal
Includes
Note: If results are not possible from the submitted specimen, the test order will be canceled and replaced by code 39650-Cytogenetics Communication
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 3 mL
Bone marrow: 1 mL
Bone marrow: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube, or in a bone marrow transport tube (available upon request)
Instructions
Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order. Prior therapy and transplant history should be provided with test order.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT REJECT.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Preferred
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 5-7 days
Reference Range
Interpretive report
