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Lab Test Dictionary

FISH, Ewing/PNET, EWSR1, 22q12 Rearrangements (16112)

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.