FISH for CRLF2 Blood
Test Mnemonic
CRLF2B
CPT Codes
- 88271 - QTY (2)
- 88237 - QTY (1)
- 88275 - QTY (1)
- 88291 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 mL | Blood | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 mL | Blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Preferred |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable but not preferred |
| Frozen | Not acceptable |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |
Clinical Info
This assay uses a break apart FISH probe to detect rearrangements involving the CRLF2 gene at Xp22.33.