Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

• Only one specimen tube is required to perform all ordered cytogenetics testing
  • The more testing requested, the closer to the optimal volume requirements is required
• Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

EDTA whole blood (not recommended)

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Bone marrow

Collect bone marrow aspirate in a sterile Sodium heparin (Na hep) syringe and transfer to a sterile vial/tube

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1. Collect bone marrow in sterile syringe (non-heparinized) and transfer to a Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
2. Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Bone marrow:

Sterile vial/tube

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

EDTA whole blood:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

• AHL Cytogenetics oncology request

Ambient

• Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
• Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
• Delay in transport
• Improper storage
• Leaking container

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Normal or Abnormal with interpretation

t(8;21) RUNX/RUNX1 rearrangements are classified as favorable cytogenetics prognostic indicators in AML.

Medical necessity