FISH Probe for CLL

Test Name

FISH Probe For CLL

Alternate Description

Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

LIS Code

FCLL

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood or Bone Marrow

Specimen Tube Type Transport

10 ml Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top

Container Whole Blood Required

2 ml Bone Marrow in a Non Gel Sodium Heparin Green Top tube or 5ml whole blood in a Non Gel Sodium Heparin Green Top tube

Summary Test Name

FISH Probe for CLL

Specimen Stability

72 hours

Minimum Volume

2 ml whole blood or 1 ml Bone Marrow

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Do not spin.

Reference Value

Accompanies report