Test #
22
Test CPT Codes
88271 x2, 88275
del(7q)/monosomy 7
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease / Components
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Test Technology
FISH
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Bone Marrow:
Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or Fixed Specimen
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen
Storage, Stability & Shipping
Storage:
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local Clients call Amoy Diagnostics at 1-888-810-0188 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time (TAT)
2-5 days