Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow or Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4168
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded specimen or 5x5 mm tissue biopsy in transport media is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source of specimen 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 required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
04-06-20
Initials
SL