Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01211
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)
Collection Instructions
5x5 mm fresh tissue collected in culture transport media or sterile container with Hank's or Ringers solution, or Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
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 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 is required prior to draw for Outpatient. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88275, 88271 (x3)
Revised
03-10-20
Initials
SL