Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Synonyms
FISH, ALL, t(1;19)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4158
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Collect Bone Marrow or whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (dark green-top), sodium heparin (dark blue-top), or sodium heparin (tan-top) tube. Bone marrow collected in transport medium is also acceptable. 5mmx5mm tumor biopsy in transport medium is also acceptable. Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order. Prior therapy and transplant history should be provided with test order. Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimne to testing lab for viability determination. Do not reject.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
Processing Instructions
Enter clinical info under specimen number before batching. If diagnosis is not provided, print and send clinical history with specimen. Indicate specimen type comments as well.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275, 88291
Revised
06-01-13
Initials
SL