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Translocation 4 / 14 FISH (New test)
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
TR414 |
| Performed by |
Cytogenetics |
| In House Availability |
Set up daily Monday - Friday |
| Method |
Fluorescent In-situ hybridization (FISH) |
| Collection Instructions |
Mix blood and marrow aspirate samples well after collection. Keep at room temperature |
| Container type |
Dark green top (Sodium heparin) |
| Amount to Collect |
| Whole blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow biopsy |
2 cm |
|
| Sample type |
Heparinized whole blood or bone marrow. Bone marrow biopsy |
| Preferred volume |
| Whole blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow biopsy |
2 cm |
|
| Min. Volume |
| Whole blood |
1 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
1 mL |
|
Bone marrow biopsy |
1 cm |
|
| UCSF Rejection Criteria |
Frozen, leaking or unlabeled samples |
| Processing notes |
Keep at room temperature, do not centrifuge |
| Normal range |
Absent |
| Synonyms |
IGH/FGNR3 Translocation; T414; T4:14; |
| Stability |
Room temperature 2 days |
| Turn around times |
1-2 weeks |
| CPT coding |
88271 x2, 88275 |
| LDT or Mod FDA? |
Yes |
| Last Updated |
5/22/2013 1:46:23 PM |
| Entry Number |
1513 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
