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Test Code

PDALL

Test Name

Pedi ALL FISH Profile

CPT Codes

Contact CPT coding department at 800-222-7566 ext 6-8400

Included Tests

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen	Containers	Volume
Bone Marrow	Preferred Collection Container: Pediatric Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)	Desired Specimen Volume: 3mL
Leukemic Blood	Preferred Collection Container: Pediatric Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)	Desired Specimen Volume: 5mL
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Leukemic Blood or Bone Marrow touch preps		12 touch prep slides
Fixed Cell Suspension	A client fixed cell suspension may be submitted for testing as long as it is received in 3:1 Methanol: Glacial Acetic Acid.	12 slides with metaphase and/or interphase nuclei

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate bone marrow and blood specimens.
Use cold packs for transportation. Make sure cold packs are not in direct contact with the specimen.
All specimens should be shipped the day of collection. Delay in shipping may compromise cell viability and results.
Transport slides and tissues at room temperature. Air dry slides and send in a protective case to prevent damage.

Stability Requirements

Frozen

Do not freeze.

Causes for Rejection

Methodology

FISH, Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization

Performing Location

Roble Road Core Laboratory

Alternate Names

Pediatric Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia FISH Profile

Reference Lab

Integrated Oncology, New York

Testing Schedule

Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays