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Test Code Billings Clinic: 7432 CML Profile, FISH

Performing Laboratory

NeoGenomics Laboratory

Useful For

Assessment uses BCR-ABL/ASS1 t(9;22), +8 (8cen), RARA (17q21) for determination of chronic myeloid leukemia.

 

Methodology

Flourescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Specimen Requirements

  •      Do not centrifuge
  • Send sample refrigerated. Use a refrigerated cold pack for transport.
  • Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with the specimen.
  • DO NOT FREEZE 

Submit 1 or both of the following specimens:

 

Bone Marrow

Send 2 - 3 mL of bone marrow aspirate in a sodium heparin tube (green top - no gel).

 

Whole Blood

Send 5 - 6 mL of peripheral blood in a sodium heparin tube (green top - no gel).

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Friday, by 3 pm

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88367 (x5) automated or

88368 (x5) manual

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
CML Profile In process