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Test Code Billings Clinic: 7437 MDS Profile, FISH

Performing Laboratory

NeoGenomics Laboratory

Useful For

Assessment uses 5q-/-5/+5, 7q-/-7, +8 (8cen), 20q for determination of myelodysplastic syndrome.

 

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.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88367 (x6) automated or

88368 (x6) manual

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
MDS Profile In process