Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Synonyms
CML; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL); Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML); Philadelphia Chromosome; ALL
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01212
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 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.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
09-04-20
Initials
SL