FISH, APL, RARA-BA

Test Code

16665

CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275

Includes

If results are not possible from the submitted specimen, the test order will be canceled and replaced by code 39650-Cytogenetics Communication

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL bone marrow • 3 mL whole blood

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Bone marrow collected in: Bone marrow transport tube (available upon request), sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order. Prior therapy and transplant history should be provided with test order. Bone marrow collected in a bone marrow transport tube (available upon request).

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 5 days

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.