TRA/D rearrangement FISH-4280G (bone marrow), 4280H (blood)
Test info
LAB4280H - CYTOGENETIC LEUKEMIC BLOOD STUDIES
T-Cell Disorder
T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
T Cell
14q11.2 rearrangement
Detecting rearrangements at 14q11.2 in T-ALL
This test can be ordered individually or as part of a T Cell panel (see the individual panel tests for more details).
Specimen
Sterile Sodium heparinized (Na hep) syringe transferred to a sterile vial/tube
or
Sterile syringe (non-heparinized) transferred to a Dk green Sodium heparin (Na Hep) tube, no gel
Transfer aspirate from syringe to transport container.
Submit entire specimen unspun.
Touch Prep Slides
Whole blood
Bone Marrow Core
Submitted in sterile tube/cup filled with sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline.
Whole Blood
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Whole Blood - 5 mL
Whole Blood
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting.
Bone Marrow Core
Submit entire specimen
Whole Blood
Submit entire specimen unspun
Bone Marrow Core
Sterile tube/cup
Whole Blood
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep) tube, no gel
Cytogenetics Oncology Requisition
Ambient
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage
- Leaking container
- Slides broken beyond repair
Performance
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Normal or Abnormal with interpretation
Billing
88275x1
88291x1