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Lab Test Dictionary

FISH, AML High-Grade*QST (16754X)

Methodology

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)


Specimen Type

Whole Blood or Bone Marrow

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01572

Lab Test Days

Daily


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

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

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 specimen source in comments, on specimen and batch sheet.


Included Tests

Fish, AML, AML1/ETO Translocation 8,21; Fish, AML, CBFB/MYH11, Inversion 16; FISH, CML/ALL, bcr/abl Translocation 9,22; FISH, MLL (11q23) Gene Rearrangement; and FISH, MDS/Myeloid Panel, -5/5q, -7/7q-, 8,20q


Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.


CPT Codes

88271 (x14), 88275 (x7)


Revised

02-13-17

Initials

SL