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Epic Code LAB3307 Confirmatory FISH for Microarray

Test Name Alias

Microarray FISH Confirmation | Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH), Parental FISH | 222

Interface Order Alias

11552

Quick Collect

AP Ambient

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 4.0 mL Green top Sodium (Na) Heparin

Preferred Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: No

Microtainer acceptable: No

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert 8 times to mix anticoagulant with blood.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Processing Instructions:

  • Keep whole blood at room temperature.

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days (beyond 3 days, specimen viability will be determined by Cytogenetics Lab)

Laboratory Retention: Primary specimens 4 weeks; Frozen pellets retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Test Set Up: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Technologist on call for Sunday set up.

Final report: 7 – 14 days

Performing Department

Cytogenetics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Performed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Cytogenetics Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the US FDA. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes.

CPT

88271, 88272

CDM Code

3108827102, 3108827201

Epic Test ID

1230100940

Reviewed Date

4/28/2023