BCR/ABL1 FISH

Test ID: 

706650

CPT code:

88271(2); 88275

Synonyms:

ALL FISH

CML FISH

Clinical Use:

Confirmation/identification of leukemia/lymphoma-related alterations; leukemia/lymphoma monitoring of residual disease.

Specimen Type:

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei or bone marrow touch prep slides. Blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Requested Volume: 

Fixed-cell pellet, three slides, 10 mL blood (adult), 5 mL blood (pediatric), or 3 mL bone marrow

Minimum Volume: 

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, two slides, 5 mL blood (adult), 1 mL blood (pediatric), or 1 mL bone marrow

Container Type: 

Fixed-cell pellet, three slides, 10 mL blood (adult), 5 mL blood (pediatric), or 3 mL bone marrow

Collection:

Transport to the testing lab at room temperature. Do not allow sample to overheat or freeze.

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Rejection Criteria

Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris or stained slides/paraffin blocks; decalcified bone cores; frozen specimen