FISH (Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization) Interphase
Abbrev Code: | FISHCG | ||
Order Code: | LAB4736 | ||
Synonyms: | LAB1401; FISH Interphase: ALL, AML, CLL, CML, MDS, Lymphoma; Neoplastic, Cancer | ||
Methodology: | FISH Interphase | ||
CPT Codes: | 88275 x1, 88271 x1, 88291 x1, 88237 x1, 88230 x1, 88387 x1, 88233 x1, 88333 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Results reported within 21 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Consultation must occur with Cytogenetics Lab (612-273-3171) prior to order. Charges will vary with type of probe required, as determined by Cytogenetics Lab. Each probe ordered will accrue a probe and analysis charge.
Test request form requires:
A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required. The consent should not be sent to the laboratory. A link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. See Associated Links. |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Bone Marrow, Blood, Cord Blood, Tissue Parrafin, Embeded Tissue Slidesv(FFPE), Products of Conception, CSF/Cytospin Slides |
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Container: | Green (sodium heparin, no gel) Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile, Container, Tissue, sterile, Slides, Dry heparin syringe |
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Causes for Rejection: | Clotted or frozen specimen. Incorrect specimen collection tube (anticoagulant).
Paraffin Embedded Slide: Not on a positively charged slide. No material on the unstained slide. Tissue is cut too thick/thin. Decalcified tissue. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Specimens must be received in the Cytogenetics Laboratory Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm. Weekends and holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after these cutoffs will be processed the following day. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. For optimal testing results the specimen must arrive within 24 hours. |
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Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytogenetics (UMMC East Bank) |
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