Test Catalog

Test

Code

V555

Name

CLL PANEL BY FISH

Notes

Description

Also known as: V555
Orderable Code: V555
Sample Type: Bone Marrow, Peripheral Blood
Preferred Container: Sodium Heparin (Green Top) Tube
Sample Volume: 2.0 – 5.0 mL
Minimal Sample Volume: 1.0 mL
Handling Instructions: Sodium Heparin Tube: Invert Tube 4-5 Times. Do not freeze specimens. Do not use Lithium Heparin tubes. Do not add Formalin to specimens.
Client Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 Week; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unsuitable Specimen: Frozen specimens. Specimens in Formalin.
Frequency: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Expected Turn Around: 5 Days
Responsible Dept: Reference Lab
Referral Lab: Genetic Associates
Referral Lab Code: AEL-CLL
CPT: 88271×10, 88275×6, 88291
Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Notes: Replaces V465 (Chromosome FISH CLL)