FISH for PML/RARA Bone Marrow




Test Mnemonic

APLFBM

CPT Codes

  • 88237 - QTY (1)
  • 88271 - QTY (2)
  • 88275 - QTY (1)
  • 88291 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • FISH for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
  • FISH FOR t(15;17) TRANSLOCATION

Performing Laboratory

n/a


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 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)