CG FISH Lymphoma Pnl (LYM)

Department: Cytogenetics
Test Synonym(s): LAB3017, LYM, FISH
Test Components:  Chr 2p23 (ALK breakapart), Chr 3q27 (BCL6 breakapart), Chr 8q24 (MYC breakapart), t(8;14) (c-MYC/IGH/CEP8), t(11;14) (CCND1/IGH), t(11;18) (API2/MALT1), Chr 14q34 (IGH breakapart); t(14;18) (IGH/BCL2)
CPT Codes: 88368, 88369 x7
Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Tube Type: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin)
Specimen: Bone Marrow
Alternate Specimen: Peripheral blood if blasts are present
Pediatric Requirements: 2 mL
Volume: 5 - 7 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: < 12 hours old
Reasons for Rejection: Clotted, frozen or >48 hours old
Days Performed: Monday - Saturday
Times Performed: M-F: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TAT: 6 - 10 days
Special Instructions: Include patient history, diagnosis and WBC count with % blasts.

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