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Epic Code LAB3272 Bone Marrow Transplant Status (Opposite Sex) by FISH

Test Name Alias

BMT Status FISH | 9222

Interface Order Alias

11603

Quick Collect

AP Ambient

Collection Instructions

Multiple specimen collection types. Submit only one:

 

Specimen Collection: Bone Marrow

Container(s): Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred volume to collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

  • Collect bone marrow and transfer marrow from syringe to plain green top sodium heparin tube. 
  • A bone marrow sample is the preferred sample type for testing.

 

Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube: Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred volume to collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

  • Peripheral blood may be substituted for Bone Marrow if circulating blasts are present 
  • Collect leukemic peripheral blood into a plain green top sodium heparin tube. 
  • Keep sample at room temperature and send to the Lab immediately. 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

 

If ambient temperature exceeds 80°F or is below 40°F, please send in an insulated container. All samples should be directed to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days for fresh specimens (beyond 3 days, specimen viability will be detemined by Cytogenetics Lab)

Laboratory Retention: primary specimens 4 weeks; frozen pellets retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Not available

Reference Range

An interpretative report will be provided.

Performing Department

Cytogenetics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Performed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Cytogenetics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. FDA. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes.

CPT

88271, 88275

CDM Code

3108827102, 3108827501

Epic Test ID

1230100401

Mayo Access Code

Not available

Reviewed Date

4/28/2023