Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  FISH CLL Panel

Epic Test Id:  LAB20288

Testing Includes:  

     This FISH panel includes analysis of interphase cells using FISH with probes listed:

• 6q-, c-MYB/Centromere 6.
•  11q-, atm/Centromere 11.
•  +12, D12Z3/MDM2.
•  13q-, D13S319/LAMP1.
•   17p-, p53/Centromere 17.
•    t(11;14), CCND1/IGH.

     Reflex for IGH anomaly:

• t(14;18), IGH/BCL2
• t(14;18), IGH/BCL3

Aliases:  FISH, CLL, Oncology, Cancer, Cytogenomics, Cytogenetics

Testing Schedule:  Monday thru Friday

Turnaround Time:  7-14 Days

Order Priorities:  Routine

Methodology:  Fluorescence Insitu Hybridization (FISH)

Ordering Restrictions:  Note: this test will be sent out to Mayo Medical Laboratories

Reference Lab Test Code:  CLLF

Specimen Requirements

Specimen:  2-3 mL bone marrow; green top tube - sodium heparin preferred

Collection Container:  Green Top Tube - Sodium Heparin

Collection Volume:  2-3 mL

Specimen Stability:  Store refrigerated - DO NOT FREEZE

Specimen Types:  Bone marrow

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

     - Test is performed by Mayo Medical Laboratories.  Link to Mayocatalog is on ordering tab.
     - Store refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature - DO NOT FREEZE
     - For send out - 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