FISH for 5q Abnormalities Blood
Test Mnemonic
5QFSH
CPT Codes
- 88271 - QTY (2)
- 88275 - QTY (1)
- 88291 - QTY (1)
- 88237 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- 5QFISH
- FISH for 5q deletion
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 - 7 mL | Blood, peripheral | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 48 hours |
Refrigerated | Acceptable |
Frozen | Not acceptable |
Days Performed
3 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Deletions of chromosome 5q or monosomy of chromosome 5 may be seen in acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or other neoplasm.