Methodology
Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
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 of specimen in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet. Packaged and submit specimen in a Hematopathology Specimen Transport box to Quest.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw on Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88271 (x6); 88275 (x3)