Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH-Hematological Blood)

Order form:	Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	88271 x # of probes 88275 x # of probes, 88291

Specimen(s):

Peripheral Blood

Collection Medium:

Green top tube 10 mL (Na Heparin) Hospital Stores #907693

Minimum:

5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants of venous blood collected in a green-top Vacutainer^® with sodium heparin. Invert tube to mix well. Label the tube with patient name and medical record number. DO NOT FREEZE OR CENTRIFUGE.

Testing Schedule:

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.

Turn Around Time:

Allow 3-5 days for final results.

Reference Range:

Varies for each probe (set). Unique sequence probes labeled with fluorochrome. Contact lab for details.

Comments:

Epic code: CYT54

This test can be used as an adjunct to chromosomal analysis for detection of residual disease. Suitable for interphase and metaphase analysis.

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Methodology:

Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Instructions:

Provide details of clinical information.  If a specimen is 
collected over the weekend, please call (319) 356-1616 and ask the 
operator to page the cytogenetics on-call staff at pager #5525.

For billing and/or shipping questions, contact University of Iowa 
Diagnostic Laboratories at 1-866-844-2522 (toll free) or 319-384-7213 
(Fax).

Sample Processing:

Do Not Centrifuge.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.

Sample Storage:

Specimen cannot be frozen.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Ship at room temperature.