Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) (16851)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4176
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Bone marrow or whole blood collected in sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tubes are also acceptalbe. 5x5 mm tumor tissue or bone marrow in transport media or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue are aslo acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
Comments
Specific for Lymphoma.
CPT Codes
88271 (x2), 88275
Revised
06-03-13