Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4170
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Bone Marrow or 3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
5x5 mm tumor tissue in transport media or 5x5 mm formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL Bone Marrow or 5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bone Marrow or 3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients. No special paperwork needed.
CPT Codes
88271 (x3), 88275
Revised
05-11-18
Initials
SL