DIGEORGE SYNDROME, 22Q11.2 DELETION/DUPLICATION, FISH

Test Code
LAB1238024


CPT Codes
88271 X2, 88273, 88275, 88291

Preferred Specimen
Blood: 2-3 mL whole blood in adark green top tube( sodium heparin)
Pediatric: 1-2 mL whole blood in a dark green top tube (sodium heparin)


Minimum Volume
Blood: 1-2 mL whole blood in a dark green top tupe (sodium heparin)


Instructions
Place in cytogenetics bucket near chemistry


Transport Temperature
Ambient or refrigerated (prolonged transport conditions) NEVER FROZEN


Specimen Stability
BLOOD Ambient (preferred),  Refrigerated (accepted)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient or clotted sample, more than 4 days old when received in laboratory.


Methodology
Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Setup Schedule
Samples processed Monday through Saturday. 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.