Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01209
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Pleural fluid collected in a sterile container or Tissue in RPMI is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source of specimen in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet. ALL specimens for this test need to be packaged and submitted to Quest in a Hematopathology Specimen Transport box.
Included Tests
11q (MLL), 4,10, 17, 8q (MYC), 14q (IGH), t(9;22), t(12;21), 19p(E2A) and 9p(CDKN2A).
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x16), 88275 (x8)
Revised
01-27-21
Initials
SL