Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01214
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Specify probes in ordering comments. 5x5 mm fresh tissue in sterile container or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Probes must be indicated in ordering comments prior to sending. Indicate source 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 is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275 (x2)
Revised
12-24-19
Initials
SL