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FISH, N-myc Amplification, Neuroblastoma
Test Code14621
CPT Codes
88271, 88275<br /> ** This test is not available for New York patient testing **
Preferred Specimen
1 mm tumor biopsy or
5 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
5 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Minimum Volume
3 mL bone marrow
Other Acceptable Specimens
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded slides • Bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-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
TAT=7 DAYS