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FISH, T cell Receptor alpha/delta, 14q11.2, TC
Test Code12640
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275<br>Restricted Client Code - Tech Only
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL bone marrow • 3 mL whole blood
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bone marrow or whole blood collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Bone marrow in transport medium • 5 x5mm tumor tissue in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Instructions
Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order. Prior therapy and transplant history should be provided with test order.
1-3 mL bone marrow in transport medium or 3-5 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green top, dark/royal blue top, tan top) tube. Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tumor biopsy.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
See Instructions
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 5 days