Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Panel by FISH, Pediatric
Also known as: FISH P ALL
Use
The Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Panel by FISH, Pediatric is recommended for evaluating children with newly diagnosed ALL. It aids in identifying specific genetic abnormalities associated with ALL, which can help in prognostic assessment and guiding treatment decisions.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test is not FDA-cleared or approved. It is intended for clinical purposes, and performance characteristics are determined by the lab. Compromises in culturing and reporting may occur if clinical indication or reason for testing is not provided with the test order.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11526-1 - Pathology study
- 57802-1 - Chrom analy interphase Bld/Mar FISH-Imp
Result Turnaround Time
3-9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Bone Marrow
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
green (sodium heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Nondiluted bone marrow aspirate collected in a heparinized syringe.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimens. Clotted or paraffin-embedded specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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