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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) FISH

Order Code
17243186
CPT
88271x4, 88275, 88291
Test Details
Synonyms

MDS FISH

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days

Test Overview

Diagnose MDS via FISH; targeted therapeutic approaches.

Specimen Type

Bone Marrow aspirate or Whole Blood (well-mixed to prevent clotting)

Volume

Bone marrow 2 to 3 mL, Wole blood 6 mL

Specimen Container

Sodium/Lithium heparin (green cap tube)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 2 days
Order Code
17243186
CPT
88271x4, 88275, 88291
Test Details
Synonyms

MDS FISH

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days

Test Overview

Diagnose MDS via FISH; targeted therapeutic approaches.

Specimen Type

Bone Marrow aspirate or Whole Blood (well-mixed to prevent clotting)

Volume

Bone marrow 2 to 3 mL, Wole blood 6 mL

Specimen Container

Sodium/Lithium heparin (green cap tube)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 2 days