Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH-Bone Marrow)
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Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory
Department of Pediatrics
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Department of Pediatrics
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen(s):
Bone Marrow, Hematologic Malignancies, Lymph Node, Fine-Needle Aspirate, Pleural Effusion, CSF
Specimen
Instructions:
Provide details of clinical information.
Minimum:
Marrow Aspirate: 1-2 cc of bone marrow collected in a bone marrow
media tube available from our lab or 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.
Lymph Node: piece of lymph node biopsy
Tumor Fluid: collect between 1-5cc fluid with good cellularity
Lymph Node: piece of lymph node biopsy
Tumor Fluid: collect between 1-5cc fluid with good cellularity
Delivery Instructions:

Testing Schedule:
Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
Turn Around
Time:
Allow 3-5 days for final results. Contact laboratory if STAT TAT
required.
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 clonal abnormalities including residual disease. Suitable for interphase and metaphase analysis.
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This test can be used as an adjunct to chromosomal analysis for detection of clonal abnormalities including residual disease. Suitable for interphase and metaphase analysis.
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Testing Menu
Methodology:
Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
CPT Code:
88271 x # of probes
88275 x # of probes, 88291
88275 x # of probes, 88291
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