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HelpTest Code ALLFSH Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia FISH Panel
Collection Container
Blood: Green (Sodium Heparin)
Bone Marrow: Syringe with Heparin
Specimen Required
Peripheral Blood or Bone Marrow
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Special Handling Instructions
Send to Cytogenetics Laboratory with copy of ordering requisition and copy of surgical pathology report (if available).
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Stable at ambient temperature
Reasons for Rejection
Incorrect tube, insufficient quantity
Methodology
Fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH)
Turnaround Time
Preliminary results available in 2 - 3 days, final report within 10 - 14 days
Reference Ranges
Laboratory to provide interpretive report.
CPT Code
88237, 88271, 88275
EMR Interface Order Code
69180