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CBFß Inversion/Translocation by FISH

TEST DIRECTORY

Test Name

CBFß Inversion/Translocation by FISH

Description

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) using a DNA probe set to identify inversions of chromosome 16 or translocations of 16p13 and 16q22 associated with AML.

Test Code

31046

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

Bone marrow, neoplastic blood

Specimen Requirements

Bone marrow or peripheral blood collected in sodium heparin (green topped) tube

Storage Requirements

Store specimens at room temperature (15 to 30°C) until transported, adding a cold (refrigerator) pack during the summer months.

Causes for Rejections

Decalcified tissues are not accepted.

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

Fresh tissue, bone marrow, and blood: 3-10 days

Methodology

Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH)

CPT Code

88271x2, 88275, 88291