ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA DETECTION by FISH

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Must include Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet with order. Form is linked in the Additional Information below, in the Resources section, on our website, or by calling Client Services at 219-989-3700.

Test Code

AMLFH

Alias/See Also

AML

CPT Codes
88377 x8

Includes

Includes Pathologist Interpretation

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin

Minimum Volume

1 mL bone marrow or 2 mL whole blood

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 2 days. Refrigerated samples will be accepted, but not preferred.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted or Frozen.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.

Methodology

FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)

Setup Schedule

Batched

Clinical Significance

This test aids in the diagnosis of new cases of AML and yeilds significant prognostic information for risk assessment and treatment stratification based on the anomalies found.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB15 (Molecular Biology, FISH)

Additional Information
Hematopathology Requisition

Last Updated: July 25, 2024

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.