Department of Clinical Laboratories

Conventional Cytogenetics Studies
• Chromosome analysis for neoplastic disorders
  • Test Code:  1230101126 or LAB710
  • CPT Codes:  88271x2, 88275x2
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) Panels
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Panel (CLL Panel)
  • ATM
  • TP53
  • 12 centromere
  • 13q14.3 / 13q34
  • Test Code:  1230101126 or LAB710
  • CPT Codes:  88271x2, 88275x2
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• CLL Extended Panel
  • ATM
  • TP53
  • 12 centromere
  • 13q14.3 / 13q34
  • MYC
  • CDKN2A (9p21) / 9 centromere
  • Test Code:  1230101135 or LABCLLFISHP
  • CPT Codes:  88271x4, 88275x4
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• Myeloma Panel (with CD138 microbead enrichment)
  • CDKN2C / CKS1B (1p32.3 / 1q21.3)
  • Centromeres 7, 9, 15 (hyperdiploidy)
  • ATM / TP53
  • RB1 / LAMP1 (13q14.2 / 13q34)
  • IGH / CCND1 t(11:14)
  • IGH break apart
  • Test Code:  1230101127 or LAB711
  • CPT Codes:  88271x8, 88275x8
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  21 days
  • Note:  CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed prior to FISH testing.
• Myeloma IGH Reflex Panel (with CD138 microbead enrichment)
  • IGH / FGFR3 t(4;14)
  • IGH / MAF t(14;16)
  • IGH / MAFB t(14;20)
  • Test Code:  103 or LAB4326
  • CPT Codes:  88271x3, 88275x3
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  21 days
  • Note:  CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed prior to FISH testing.
• AML Panel
  • MECOM (EVI1)
  • RUNX1T1 / RUNX1 (ETO / AML1) t(8;21)
  • KMT2A (MLL)
  • PML / RARA t(15;17)
  • CBFB (core binding factor)
  • TP53 / 17 centromere
  • Test Code:  1230101128
  • CPT Codes:  88271x6, 88275x6
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• ALL Panel
  • 4 centromere
  • 10 centromere
  • BCR / ABL1 t(9;22)
  • KMT2A (MLL)
  • ETV6 / RUNX1 (ETO / AML1) t(12;21)
  • Test Code:  1230101132
  • CPT Codes:  88271x5, 88275x4
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• Adult MDS Panel
  • 5p15.2/CSF1R (5q33-q34) or 5p15.2/EGR1(5q31)
  • 7 centromere / 7q31
  • 8 centromere / 20q12
  • Test Code:  1230101132
  • CPTCode:  88271x4, 88275x3
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• Pediatric MDS Panel
  • CSF1R / 5p or EGR1/5p
  • 7 centromere / 7q31
  • 8 centromere / MYC
  • Test Code:  127 or LAB4328
  • CPT Codes:  88271x3, 88275x3
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• MPD Panel (myeloproliferative disorder)
  • PDGFRA
  • PDGFRB
  • FGFR1 / 8 centromere
  • JAK2
  • BCR / ABL1 t(9;22)
  • Test Code:  1230101131
  • CPT Codes:  88271x5, 88275x5
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• Eosinophilia Panel
  • PDGFRA
  • PDGFRB
  • FGFR1 / 8 centromere
  • ETV6
  • Test Code:  1230106091
  • CPT Codes:  88271x4, 88275x4
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• NHL B-Cell Panel
  • BCL6
  • MYC
  • IGH / BCL2 t(14;18)
  • Test Code:  1230101130
  • CPT Codes:  88271x3, 88275x3
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
• NHL T-Cell Panel
  • TRB (TCRB)
  • TCL1
  • Test Code:  1230106092
  • CPT Codes:  88271x2, 88275x2
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
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Individual Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) Tests
• XY (X centromere/Yq12)
  • Test Code:  1230101134
  • Test Name:  CG Xp11.1-q11.1, Yq12 (DXZ1-DYZ1)
  • Synonym:  XY FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CRLF2 (Xp22.33/Yp11.32)
  • Test Code:  1230106016
  • Test Name:  CG Xp22.33-Yp11.32 (CRLF2)
  • Synonym:  CRLF2 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• P2RY8 (Xp22.33/Yp11.32)
  • Test Code:  1230106015
  • Test Name:  CG Xp22.33-Yp11.32 (P2RY8)
  • Synonym:  P2RY8 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CDKN2C/CKS1B (1p32.3/1q21.3)
  • Test Code:  1231016017
  • Test Name:  1p32.3 1q21 (CDKN2C-CKS1B)
  • Synonym:  1p1q FISH
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  21 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• PBX1/TCF3 (1q23/19p13.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106019
  • Test Name:  1q23-19p13.3 (PBX1-TCF3)
  • Synonym:  PBX1-TCF3 FISH, t(1;19),
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ABL2 (1q25.2)
  • Test Code:  LABCG1Q25
  • Test Name:  CG 1q25.2 (ABL2)
  • Synonym:  ABL2 FISH, ABL2 rearrangement, Abelson gene 2, 1q25.2
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• NMYC/CEP 2 (2p24.1/2 centromere)
  • Test Code:  1230106022
  • Test Name:  2p24,2p11-2q11 (NMYC-D2Z1)
  • Synonym:  MYCN FISH, NMYC amplification,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ALK (2p23)
  • Test Code:  1230106022
  • Test Name:  2p24,2p11-2q11 (NMYC-D2Z1)
  • Synonym:  MYCN FISH, NMYC amplification,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• REL/DIRC1 (2p16.1/2q32.1)
  • Test Code:  1230106021
  • Test Name:  2p16.1, 2q32.1 (REL-DIRC1)
  • Synonym:  REL FISH, REL amplification
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• IGK (2p11.2)
  • Test Code:  1230106020
  • Test Name:  2p11.2 (IGK)
  • Synonym:  IGK FISH, immunoglobulin kappa light chain,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• MECOM (3q26)
  • Test Code:  1230106026
  • Test Name:  3q26.2 (MECOM)
  • Synonym:  MECOM FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• BCL6 (3q27)
  • Test Code:  1230101133
  • Test Name:  3q27 (BCL6)
  • Synonym:  BCL6 FISH
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D4Z1/D10Z1 (4 & 10 centromeres)
  • Test Code:  1230106027
  • Test Name:  4p11-q11,10p11.1-q11.1 (D4Z1-D10Z1)
  • Synonym:  CEP 4-CEP 10 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271x2, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• SCFD2/LNX/PDGFRA (CHIC2) (4q12)
  • Test Code:  1230106028
  • Test Name:  4q12 (SCFD2-LNX-PDGFRA-KIT)
  • Synonym:  PDGFRA FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• PDGFB (5q32)
  • Test Code:  1230106032
  • Test Name:  5q32 (PDGFRB)
  • Synonym:  PDGFRB FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D5S23:D5S721/EGR1 (5p15.2/5q31)
  • Test Code:  1230106030
  • Test Name:  5q31, 5p15.2 (EGR1-D5S23:D5S721)
  • Synonym:  EGR1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D5S23:D5S721/CSF1R (5p15.2/5q33-34)
  • Test Code:  1230106093
  • Test Name:  5q33-34,5p15.2 CSF1R-D5S23:D5S721
  • Synonym:  CSF1R FISH
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• DEK/NUP214 (6p22.3/9q34.12-34.13)
  • Test Code:  1230106033
  • Test Name:  6p22-9q34 (DEK-NUP214)
  • Synonym:  DEK-NUP fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• SEC63/MYB (6q21/6q23)
  • Test Code:  1231016035
  • Test Name:  6q21, 6q23 (SEC63-MYB)
  • Synonym:  SEC63-MYB FISH
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• 7, 9, 15 centromeres
  • Test Code:  1230106094, 1231016095, 1231016096
  • Test Name:  D7Z1, D9Z4, D15Z4 (7, 9, 15 centromeres)
  • Synonym:  7,9,15 centromere FISH, myeloma hyperdiploidy,
  • CPT Code:  88271x3, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D7Z1/D7S486 (7 centromere/7q31)
  • Test Code:  1230106037
  • Test Name:  7p11.1-q11.1, 7q31 (D7Z1-D7S486)
  • Synonym:  7q FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• 7 Tricolor (7 centromere/7q22-CUX1/7q36-CUL1)
  • Test Code:  1230106041
  • Test Name:  7p11.1-q11.1, 7q22, 7q36 (D7Z1-CUX1-CUL1)
  • Synonym:  7q tri-color FOSH, CUX1-CUL1,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• TRB (7q34)
  • Test Code:  1230106040
  • Test Name:  7q34 (TRB)
  • Synonym:  TRB FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• FGFR1/D8Z2 (8p12/8 centromere)
  • Test Code:  1230106042
  • Test Name:  8p11.2, 8p11.1-q11.1 (FGFR1-D8Z2)
  • Synonym:  FGFR1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D8Z2/MYC (8 centromere/8q24)
  • Test Code:  1230106043
  • Test Name:  8p11.1-q11.1,8q24 (D8Z2-MYC)
  • Synonym:  CEP 8-MYC FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D8Z2/D20S108 (8 centromere/20q12)
  • Test Code:  1230106086
  • Test Name:  20q12, 8p11.1-q11.1 (D20S108-D8Z2)
  • Synonym:  CEP 8-20q FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• RUNX1T1/RUNX1 (8q21.3-22.1/21q22.1)
  • Test Code:  1230106044
  • Test Name:  8q21.3-21q22 (RUNX1T1-RUNX1)
  • Synonym:  t(8;21) FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• MYC (8q24.21)
  • Test Code:  1230106046
  • Test Name:  8q24.2 (MYC)
  • Synonym:  MYC FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• JAK2 (9p24)
  • Test Code:  1230106047
  • Test Name:  9p24 (JAK2)
  • Synonym:  JAK2 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CDKN2A/D9Z4 (9p21/9 centromere)
  • Test Code:  1230106048
  • Test Name:  9p21, 9p11-q11 (CDKN2A-D9Z4)
  • Synonym:  CDKN2A FISH, 9p21,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ABL1/BCR (9q34/22q11.2)
  • Test Code:  1230106050
  • Test Name:  22q11.2-9q34.1 (BCR-ABL1)
  • Synonym:  BCR-ABL1 fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ASS1 (9q34)
  • Test Code: 
  • Test Name: 
  • Synonym: 
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ABL1 (9q34.11-q34.13)
  • Test Code:  1234110325
  • Test Name:  9q34.11-q34.13 (ABL1)
  • Synonym:  ABL1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• NUP98 (11p15.4)
  • Test Code:  1230106053
  • Test Name:  11p15.4 (NUP98)
  • Synonym:  NUP98 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• BIRC3/MALT1 (11q22/18q21)
  • Test Code:  1230106054
  • Test Name:  11q22-18q21.3 (BIRC3-MALT1)
  • Synonym:  BIRC-MALT FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ATM/TP53 (11q22.3/17p13.1)
  • Test Code:  1230106055
  • Test Name:  11q22.3, 17p13.1 (ATM-TP53)
  • Synonym:  ATM-TP53 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• KMT2A (11q23.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106056
  • Test Name:  11q23 (KMT2A)
  • Synonym:  KMT2A FISH, MLL,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ETV6 (12p13)
  • Test Code:  1230106058
  • Test Name:  12p13.2 (ETV6)
  • Synonym:  ETV6 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• ETV6/RUNX1 (TEL/AML1) (12p13/21q22)
  • Test Code:  1230106059
  • Test Name:  12p13.2-21q22 (ETV6-RUNX1)
  • Synonym:  t(12;21) FISH, ETV6-RUNX1 fusion
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available single-fusion-extra-signal probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D12Z3/D13S319/LAMP1 (12 cen/13q14.3/13q34)
  • Test Code:  1230106064
  • Test Name:  12p11.1-q11, 13q14.3, 13q34 (D12Z3-D13S319-LAMP1)
  • Synonym:  12-13 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• FOXO1 (FKHR) (13q14)
  • Test Code:  1230106062
  • Test Name:  13q14 (FOXO1)
  • Synonym:  FOXO1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• RB1/LAMP1 (13q14.2/13q34)
  • Test Code:  1230106063
  • Test Name:  13q14.2, 13q34 (RB1-LAMP1)
  • Synonym:  RB1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• TCL1 (14q32.13-q32.2)
  • Test Code:  1230106067
  • Test Name:  14q32.13-q32.2 (TCL1)
  • Synonym:  TCL1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• IGH (14q32.33)
  • Test Code:  1230106068
  • Test Name:  14q32.3 (IGH)
  • Synonym:  IGH FISH, IGH rearrangement,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• FGFR3/IGH (4p16/14q32.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106072
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-4p16.3 (IGH-FGFR3)
  • Synonym:  IGH-FGFR3 fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CCND3/IGH (6p21/14q32.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106075
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-6p21 (IGH-CCND3)
  • Synonym:  IGH-CCND3 fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• D8Z2/CMYC/IGH (8 cen/8q24/14q32.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106073
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-8q24,8p11.1-q11.1 (IGH-MYC/D8Z2)
  • Synonym:  IGH-MYC fusion FISH, Burkitt's Lymphoma FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CCND1/IGH (11q13/14q32.3)
  • Test Code:  1230106069
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-11q13.3 (IGH-CCND1)
  • Synonym:  IGH-CCND1 fusion FISH, Mantle Cell Lymphoma FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• IGH/MAF (14q32.3/16q23)
  • Test Code:  1230106069
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-16q23 (IGH-MAF)
  • Synonym:  IGH-MAF FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• IGH/BCL2 (14q32.3/18q21)
  • Test Code:  1230106070
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-18q21.3 (IGH-BCL2)
  • Synonym:  IGH-BCL2 fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• IGH/MAFB (14q32.3/20q12)
  • Test Code:  1230106074
  • Test Name:  14q32.3-20q12 (IGH-MAFB)
  • Synonym:  IGH-MAFB fusion FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Note:
    • CD138 immunomagnetic-bead enrichment is performed for plasma cell neoplasms.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• PML/RARA (15q24/17q21)
  • Test Code:  1230106076
  • Test Name:  15q24-17q21 (PML-RARA)
  • Synonym:  PML-RARA fusion FISH, APL FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• MYH11/CBFB (16p13/16q22)
  • Test Code:  1230106079
  • Test Name:  16q22-16p13.1 (CBFB-MYH11)
  • Synonym:  MYH11-CBFB rearrangement FISH, inverted 16, t(16;16),
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available dual-color-dual-fusion probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• CBFB (16q22)
  • Test Code:  1230106078
  • Test Name:  16q22 (CBFB)
  • Synonym:  CBFB FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• TP53/CEP 17 (17p13.1/17 centromere)
  • Test Code:  1230106080
  • Test Name:  17p13.1, 17p11.1-q11.1 (TP53 - D17Z1)
  • Synonym:  TP53 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available enumeration probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• RARA (17q21)
  • Test Code:  1230106082
  • Test Name:  17q21 (RARA)
  • Synonym:  RARA FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• BCL3 (19q13.32)
  • Test Code:  1230106085
  • Test Name:  19q13.3 (BCL3)
  • Synonym:  BCL3 FISH, 19q,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• RUNX1 (21q22.12)
  • Test Code:  1230106087
  • Test Name:  21q22 (RUNX1)
  • Synonym:  RUNX1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.
• EWSR1 (22q12)
  • Test Code:  1230106090
  • Test Name:  22q12 (EWSR1)
  • Synonym:  EWSR1 FISH,
  • CPT Code:  88271, 88275
  • Days Performed:  Monday - Friday
  • Report Available:  14 days
  • Test Description:
    • FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is performed using commercially available break-apart probe applied to interphase nuclei to detect specific DNA sequences. 200 interphase nuclei are scored and results are expressed as the percent abnormal nuclei.
  • Specimen Description:
    • BONE MARROW:  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 3-4ml preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • PERIPHERAL BLOOD (when circulating blasts present):  DARK GREEN TOP (sodium heparin); 4-6ml or more preferred, 1ml minimum.
    • LYMPH NODE:  Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
    • SOLID TUMOR:  Fresh tissue only DO NOT FORMALIN FIX Place in 5ml Tumor Transport Media (provided by Cytogenetics Lab 3-9898) or RPMI.
  • Handling:
    • KEEP ALL SPECIMENS AT ROOM TEMERATURE. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT FORMALIN FIX.
    • Deliver ASAP to Cytogenetics Laboratory at 680 Ackerman Rd., to Central Processing (CPA) in Room S326 Rhodes Hall, or the Oncology Laboratory in Room A018 The James Cancer Hospital.