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Translocation 1q/19p FISH (New test)
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
TR119 |
| Performed by |
Medical Genomics - Cytogenetics |
| Method |
Fluorescent in-Situ Hybridization |
| Collection Instructions |
Mix blood and marrow aspirates well |
| Container type |
| Blood or marrow aspirate |
Dark Green top |
|
| Amount to Collect |
| Blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow core |
2 cm |
|
| Sample type |
Heparinized blood or bone marrow aspirate
Bone biopsy |
| Preferred volume |
| Blood |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
2 mL |
|
Bone marrow core |
2 cm |
|
| Min. Volume |
| Blood |
1 mL |
|
Bone marrow aspirate |
1 mL |
|
Bone marrow core |
1 cm |
|
| UCSF Rejection Criteria |
Insufficient sample or not collected in heparin |
| Processing notes |
Maintain sample at room temperature; Do Not Refrigerate or freeze. Do Not centrifuge. |
| Normal range |
|
| Synonyms |
Translocation PBX1/TCF3FISH |
| Stability |
2 days at room temperature |
| Turn around times |
1-2 weeks |
| CPT coding |
88271 x2, 88275 |
| LOINC code |
59050-5, 29308-4 |
| LDT or Mod FDA? |
Yes |
| Last Updated |
6/30/2015 3:42:44 PM |
| Entry Number |
1669 |
