FISH for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Bone Marrow




Test Mnemonic

FAMLPM

CPT Codes

  • 88271 - QTY (8)
  • 88275 - QTY (4)
  • 88291 - QTY (1)
  • 88237 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • FISH for MLL
  • FISH for 8;21 Translocation for AML
  • FISH for CBFB/MYH11
  • FISH for PML/RARA

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 - 3 mLBone marrowEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 - 3 mLBone marrowSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedAcceptable
FrozenNot acceptable

Days Performed

4 days per week

Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)