Methodology
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole boood or bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube are acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
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 specimen source in comments.
Comments
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CPT Codes
88275, 88271 (x3)
Revised
07-15-13
Initials
SL