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HelpTest Code FBCEL FISH, B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Panel
Specimen Required
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
2. Send ambient
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
2. Send ambient.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 3 mL; Bone marrow: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
| Other | Extracted DNA |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics/Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
88271 x 5
88275 x 5