Back to Test DirectoryA871 : 20Q12 BY FISH-TC ONLY
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
20Q12 BY FISH-TC ONLY
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
Deletions in 20q12 is a favorable prognostic marker for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It also can be helpful to aid in the diagnosis of MDS in the presence of negative morphological findings. Commonly ordered through the MDS FISH panel (TC Only), P960-8.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
A871-6
Turnaround Time:
3-5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL Bone Marrow - Green Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow - Green Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 3 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
BMG: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate collected and transferred into sodium heparin (green top) tube. Also acceptable:Whole blood in green (sodium heparin) tube.
Specimen Comment:
Please include specimen collection date on requisition.
Alternative Specimen:
Peripheral Blood - Green Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88367 x 1
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