FISH, SRY/X Centromere

Test Code

14606

CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88273

Includes

If one or more FISH tests are ordered on a specimen without chromosome analysis, a tissue culture will be added at an additional charge (CPT code: 88230).

If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced with a "Cytogenetics Communication".

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top), or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

Clinical history and reason for referral are required with test order.
Specimen Requirements: 3-5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin tube.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: See instructions
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: See instructions

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

Set up: Daily.; Report available: 7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

To aid in sex determination and investigation of Turner syndrome.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

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.