Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  FISH BCR/ABL1

Epic Test Id:  LAB20323

Testing Includes:  Analysis of interphase cells using a dual color dual fusion FISH probe for BCR/ABL (Philadelphia chromosome).

Aliases:  FISH, BCR, ABL1, t(9;22) Oncology, Cancer, Cytogenomics, Cytogenetics

Testing Schedule:  Weekly

Turnaround Time:  3-10 Days

Order Priorities:  Routine

LOINC:  49797-4

Methodology:  Fluorescence Insitu Hybridization (FISH)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen:

     Bone Marrow
          - 2-3 mls in a Green top - Sodium Heparin tube
          - Send to tube station 072

     Blood
          - 4 mls in a Green top - Sodium Heparin tube
          - Send to tube station 072
 

Collection Container:  Green Top Tube - Sodium Heparin

Collection Volume:  2-3 mL

Specimen Stability:  Store refrigerated - DO NOT FREEZE

Specimen Types:  Bone marrow, Blood

For Lab Staff

Performing Workstation:  JCCG JH Cancer Cytogenetics

LAB phone:  410-955-1258; specimens will be received M-F, between 8am and 4:30pm; Saturday's limited coverage; leave voice mail

Lab Notes

     Store refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature - DO NOT FREEZE

     Send to tube station 072   

     Results in EPIC under Lab Results

     Lab specimen shipping address, deliver to:
          Johns Hopkins Cytogenomics/Cytogenetics Lab
          600 N Wolfe Street
          Baltimore, MD 21287

     Downtime - use Pathology 14 form