Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Synonyms
Happy Puppet Syndrome; Angelman Syndrome
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271, 88273
Revised
07-14-17
Initials
SL