Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Jaun Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Bone Marrow collected in transport media
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
5x5 Lymph node/tumor in transport medium or formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization requires prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x6), 88275 (x3)
Revised
09-04-16
Initials
SL