Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) w/Hypereosinophilia FISH

Test ID: 

706643

CPT code:

81450

Synonyms:

•Chronic Myeloid Neoplasm
•Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
•Leukemia/Lymphoma-specific FISH
•Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Clinical Use:

Confirmation/identification of chromosome abnormalities in interphase nuclei. Leukemia monitoring of residual disease.

Specimen Type:

Bone marrow, blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), FNA, bone marrow touch prep slides.

Requested Volume: 

Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis, three slides, 5 mL blood (adults) or 1 mL bone marrow (For additional cytogenetic studies, an additional 1 mL of bone marrow is required.)3 mL bone marrow (For additional cytogenetic studies an additional 1 mL of bone marrow is required.), fixed-cell pellet, three slides.

Container Type: 

Green-top (heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimens at room temperature.

Rejection Criteria

Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris; stains on slides.