Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Synonyms
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia; CBFB/MYH11 Gene Rearrangement; AML M4
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4164
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)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 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. ALL specimens for this test need to be packaged and submitted to Quest in a Hematopathology Specimen Transport box.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
04-06-20
Initials
SL