ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chromosome FISH, Multiple Myeloma Panel Process and Hold : 2006270
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Time Sensitive
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Cytogenetics Test Request Form Required


Mnemonic: MMF PR &HLD

Methodology: Cell culture/Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect: Non-diluted bone marrow collected in a heparinized syringe. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 3 mL bone marrow to a green (sodium heparin). (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Remarks: This test must be ordered using Cytogenetic test request form #43099 or through your ARUP interface.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Paraffin-embedded specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
CPT Code(s): 88237