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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 |