FISH, Chromosome-Specific Probe (x1)

Test Code

14654

Preferred Specimen

SODIUM HEPARIN Green Top
Tube will read "Sodium Heparin"

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

For constitutional studies: Submit 5-10 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube.
For hematological malignancy studies: Send 1-3 mL bone marrow or 3-5 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin (green-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

Sets up 7 days a week.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.