BCR ABL FISH, Blood

BCRABL FISH BLD

Performing Lab:

Referral Laboratory

Required Patient Info:

1. A reason for testing should be submitted with each specimen.

2. A pathology and/or flow cytometry report may be requested by the laboratory to optimize testing and aid in interpretation of results.

Container Type:

Green top (sodium heparin) tube OR Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Type:

Whole Blood

Preferred Volume:

6 mL

Alternate Specimens:

Yellow ACD

Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Specimen Processing:

DO NOT SPIN!

Store and Transport:

Room temperature (preferred)
Refrigerated (acceptable)

Unacceptable Condition:

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

CPT Codes:

88275 - BCR/ABL Interphase 100-300 Cells (EAP 31132891)
88271 x2 - BCR/ABL DNA Probe Cytogenetics (EAP 31131986)

Method:

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Reference Ranges:

Reflex Test :

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