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FISH, Chromosome-Specific Probe (x1)
Test Code14654
CPT Codes
88271, 88273
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood collected in a soduim heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL bone marrow • 3 mL whole blood
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
For constitutional studies: Submit 5-10 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube.
For hematological malignancy studies: Send 1-3 mL bone marrow or 3-5 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube.
For hematological malignancy studies: Send 1-3 mL bone marrow or 3-5 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
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
Sets up 7 days a week.
