Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  FISH t(8;21) RUNX1T1 / RUNX1

Epic Test Id:  LAB20325

Testing Includes:  Analysis of interphase cells using a dual color dual fusion FISH probe for chromosomes 8q (RUNX1T1 ) and 21q (RUNX1).

Aliases:  t(8;21), RUNX1T1, RUNX1, Oncology, Cancer, Cytogenomics, Cytogenetics

Testing Schedule:  Weekly

Turnaround Time:  3-10 Days

Order Priorities:  Routine

LOINC:  62347-0

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

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