Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4178
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mm Tumor Biopsy or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded slides
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Collection Instructions
3-5 mL Bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Test Volume Required
3 mm Tumor Biopsy or 5 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mm Tumor Biopsy or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is requires prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271, 88275
Revised
11-12-20
Initials
SL