Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG82501Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
MDS Extended FISH Panel
Also known as: Myelodysplastic syndrome
Clinical Use
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The MDS Extended FISH Panel accommodates the 2012 Revised IPSS (IPSS-R) classification of five cytogenetic risk groups: very good, good, intermediate, poor, and very poor. It is designed to detect key chromosomal abnormalities associated with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), stratifying patients according to defined cytogenetic risk groups.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
17 targets
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Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Bone Marrow
Volume
1-2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
sodium heparin tube; EDTA acceptable