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FISH, X/Y Post Bone Marrow Transplant, TC
Test Code12644
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275<br>Restricted Client Code - Tech Only
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL whole blood • 1 mL bone marrow
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Clinical history and reason for referral and prior transplant history are required with submitted specimen.
Bone marrow 1-3 mL, or whole blood 3-5 mL collected in a sodium heparin tube.
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
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
Clinical Significance
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test useful in determining the percentage of bone marrow or blood cells from donor and recipient in mismatched sex bone marrow transplant patients.