MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME (MDS), FISH

Test Code

LAB1238019

CPT Codes
88271 x7, 88275 x6, 88291

Preferred Specimen

Bone Marrow: 0.5-1 mL aspirate (sodium heparin)

Minimum Volume

Bone Marrow: 0.5mL aspirate (sodium heparin)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Blood: 2-3 mL whole blood in a dark green top tube (sodium heparin) Bone Marrow is preferred.

Instructions

PLACE IN CYTOGENTICS BUCKET NEAR CHEMISTRY

Transport Temperature

Ambient or refrigerated (prolonged transport conditions). NEVER FROZEN

Specimen Stability

Bone Marrow: Ambient (preferred),Refrigerated acceptable. NEVER FROZEN

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Insufficient or clotted sample ,more than 4 days old when received in laboratory. Tissue.

Methodology
Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) (Panel includes the following probes: RPNI/MECOM, 5q31, 7q31, Trisomy 8, 20q12, TP53)

Setup Schedule

Samples processed Monday through Saturday.

Report Available

Results reported Monday through Friday

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

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.