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FISH, Locus-specific Probe (x1), Technical Component
Test Code37882
CPT Codes
88271, 88275
Preferred Specimen
3 - 5 mL bone marrow or whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
5 mL amniotic fluid in a sterile container or
5 mg chorionic villi in culture media or
5 X 5 mm formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block or
5 X 5 mm fresh tissue in sterile container in Hank's Ringer's solution or culture transport medium
5 mL amniotic fluid in a sterile container or
5 mg chorionic villi in culture media or
5 X 5 mm formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block or
5 X 5 mm fresh tissue in sterile container in Hank's Ringer's solution or culture transport medium
Minimum Volume
Bone marrow or Whole blood: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top)
Instructions
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
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. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 7 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 5 to 7 days.
Clinical Significance
This FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) assay is performed using any single probe.
