FISH, APL, PML/RARA, Translocation 15,17, Technical Component

Test Code

37878

CPT Codes
88275, 88271 (x2)<br>*** RESTRICTED USE *** This code is available to Client #58719 ONLY

Preferred Specimen

3 - 5 mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability. Do not reject.

Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 7 days a week.

Clinical Significance

This test is performed to detect the PML-RARA fusion, t(15;17), by FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization). This assay is useful for diagnosis and monitoring of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

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