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
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 mL | Bone marrow | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable |
| Frozen | Not acceptable |
Days Performed
4 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) |