A879 : 11Q22.3 BY FISH-TC ONLY
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
ATM by FISH, TC Only
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
FISH for 11q23 provides useful prognosic and therapeutic information. CLL patients with 11q23 deletion have rapid disease progression and shorter treatment free survival. This deletion in the ATM gene, a tumor supressor gene, occurrs in 10-20% of CLL cases. Commonly ordered through the CLL FISH panel (TC Only), P962-4.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
A879-9
Turnaround Time:
3-5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5 mL Peripheral Blood - Green Top
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Peripheral Blood - Green Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 3 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
GPB: Fill tube, invert 8-10 times (DO NOT SHAKE!)
Specimen Comment:
Please include specimen collection date on requisition.
Alternative Specimen:
Bone Marrow - Green Top, Peripheral Blood - Lavender Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88373 x 1
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