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.

Sterile vial/tube

or

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

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 

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

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Normal or Abnormal with interpretation