Back to Test DirectoryA874 : 17P13 BY FISH-TC ONLY
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
p53 by FISH, TC Only
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
17p or p53 is commonly referred to as a universally poor prognostic factor in hematological malignancies. A unifying molecular genetic abnormality in these cases appears to be a deletion or inactivation of one copy of the TP53 gene, with subsquent inactivation of the second allele. Commonly ordered through the CLL FISH panel (TC Only), P962-4.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
A874-0
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. **If sample submitted is a block there is no stability.**
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88367 x 1
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