Chromosome FISH, CLL Panel
Also known as: FISH CLLP
Use
The Chromosome FISH, CLL Panel is an alternate test to detect prognostically important genomic abnormalities in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). This test uses FISH technology to identify specific chromosomal abnormalities that are associated with CLL, which can provide important prognostic information for patient management.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Frozen specimens, paraffin-embedded specimens, and clotted specimens are unsuitable for testing and may result in compromised or delayed results. The test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration but was developed and its performance characteristics were determined by ARUP Laboratories in a CLIA certified laboratory.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 57802-1 - Chrom analy interphase Bld/Mar FISH-Imp
- 11526-1 - Pathology study
Result Turnaround Time
3-9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Green (sodium heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimens, paraffin-embedded specimens, clotted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
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