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Test Code

PDAML

Test Name

Pedi AML FISH Profile

CPT Codes

88271x2, 88274x2, 88275x2

Included Tests

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 5 business days

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen	Containers	Volume
Bone Marrow	Preferred Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)	Desired Specimen Volume: 3mL
Leukemic Blood	Preferred Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)	Desired Specimen Volume: 5mL
Bone Marrow/ Leukemic Blood Smear	4-5 slides labeled with the specimen type.
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue block	4-5 unstained slides cut to 4-5 microns thick
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.

Collection Instructions

Do not collect in lithium heparin.

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 Myelocytic Leukemia FISH Profile

Reference Lab

Integrated Oncology, New York

Testing Schedule

Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays