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Deletion 20q (New test)
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
DEL20Q |
| Test group |
Oncology FISH |
| Performed by |
Cytogenetics |
| Method |
Fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) |
| Collection Instructions |
Maintain sample at room temperature.
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| Container type |
Dark green top (Na-heparin) |
| Amount to Collect |
| Bone marrow |
|
2 mL |
|
Blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone core |
2 cm |
|
| Sample type |
Heparinized whole blood, bone marrow aspirate, bone core |
| Preferred volume |
| Bone marrow |
|
2 mL |
|
Blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone core |
2 cm |
|
| Min. Volume |
| Bone marrow |
|
1 mL |
|
Blood |
1 mL |
|
Bone core |
2 cm |
|
| Processing notes |
Maintain sample at room temperature |
| Normal range |
No deletion detected |
| Synonyms |
Del20q |
| Turn around times |
1-2 weeks |
| CPT coding |
88271, 88275 |
| Last Updated |
10/15/2012 12:45:16 PM |
| Entry Number |
1452 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
