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FISH, Myeloid Lymphoid Leukemia (MLL) (11q23), Gene Rearrangement (36055)

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Synonyms

KM2TA 11Q23 Rearrangement; MLL

Specimen Type

Whole Blood or Bone Marrow

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB4172

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

5-7 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-5 mL Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow

Container Type

Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Received frozen

Test Volume Required

5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow

Minimum Test Volume

3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow

Processing Instructions

Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.

Comments

Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.