Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Synonyms
MYC-break-apart (MYC-BA); Burkitt's Lymphoma; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL); Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
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
Fresh (unfixed) tissue or formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable. For lymph node biopsy, 5x5 mm in sterile container in Hanks Ringers solution or culture medium with antibiotics.
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 in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
06-13-21
Initials
SA