EVI1 _ 3q26 | FISH
Test Details | Detects inv(3) (HUGO name: MECOM) |
Relevant condition(s) | AML |
Methodology | Fluorescence in-situ hybridization |
Performed | Monday – Saturday |
Turnaround | 3 – 5 days; STAT FISH performed within 24 – 48 hours |
Specimen requirements | Suspension FISH on Bone marrow, Bone core, Lymph node or Peripheral Blood ONLY |
Sample collection | In sterile 15 mL sodium heparin (green-top) vacutainer tube collect 1 – 2 mLs bone marrow; 5 – 10 mLs blood; 0.5 – 1.0 cm2 biopsy (bone core; lymph node); invert tube immediately after collection to prevent clots |
Minimum sample volume | 0.5 mLs bone marrow; 2 mLs blood |
Storage/Transport Conditions | Room temperature |
Unacceptable Conditions | Frozen specimens, clotted or hemolyzed specimens, inappropriate tube type, paraffin sample; Will not be accepted after three days |
Special Instructions | Refrigerate if sample cannot be delivered within 24 hours; Send to Rapid Response or SLCH Central Receiving |
CPT Code(s) | 88291×1, 88237×1, 88271x 2, 88275×1 |