Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube is also acceptable. 5x5 mm lymph node in transport media or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue are acceptable as well.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
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
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Comments
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CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
07-15-13
Initials
SL