Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
Reflex Testing
An interpretation of this test by a laboratory physician will automatically be performed and billed for separately.
Synonyms
PAML
BPAML
Sample Type
Blood or bone marrow
Collect
Blood or bone marrow aspirate: Dark green top
Bone marrow core: Sterile container with medium
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Test Code
Blood: BPAML
Bone marrow: PAML
Performing Lab
Cytogenetics
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Additional Information
Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
CPT Codes
88271x16, 88275x8
Available Stat
No
Test Code
Blood: BPAML
Bone marrow: PAML
Performing Lab
Cytogenetics
Performed
Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM
Methodology
FISH
Collect
Blood or bone marrow aspirate: Dark green top
Bone marrow core: Sterile container with medium
Sample Type
Blood or bone marrow
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Synonyms
PAML
BPAML
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Reported
7-14 days
Reflex Testing
An interpretation of this test by a laboratory physician will automatically be performed and billed for separately.
Additional Information
Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
CPT Codes
88271x16, 88275x8
Ordering
Available Stat
No
Performing Lab
Cytogenetics
Performed
Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM
Methodology
FISH
Reported
7-14 days
Additional Information
Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
Reflex Testing
An interpretation of this test by a laboratory physician will automatically be performed and billed for separately.
Synonyms
PAML
BPAML
Collection
Sample Type
Blood or bone marrow
Collect
Blood or bone marrow aspirate: Dark green top
Bone marrow core: Sterile container with medium
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Processing
Test Code
Blood: BPAML
Bone marrow: PAML
Performing Lab
Cytogenetics
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Result Interpretation
Additional Information
Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
Administrative
CPT Codes
88271x16, 88275x8
Complete View
Available Stat
No
Test Code
Blood: BPAML
Bone marrow: PAML
Performing Lab
Cytogenetics
Performed
Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM
Methodology
FISH
Collect
Blood or bone marrow aspirate: Dark green top
Bone marrow core: Sterile container with medium
Sample Type
Blood or bone marrow
Preferred Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 2 mL
Bone marrow core: 2 cm
Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Bone marrow aspirate: 1 mL
Bone marrow core: 1 cm
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples. Samples received refrigerated or frozen.
Synonyms
PAML
BPAML
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 2 days
Reported
7-14 days
Reflex Testing
An interpretation of this test by a laboratory physician will automatically be performed and billed for separately.
Additional Information
Fluorescence In situ hybridization (FISH) is performed to detect deletion of 5q or loss of a chromosome 5, deletion of 7q or loss of a chromosome 7, PML/RARA gene fusion, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 gene fusion, CBFB/MYH11 gene fusion, MLL (11q23) rearrangement, NUP98 (11p15) rearrangement, and GLCBF/BGLCBF Translocation GLIS2/ CBFA2T3 16p13.3 and 16q24.3 fusion probe from pediatric samples.
