CEN8
Methodology
FISH
Test Description and clinical significance
Probes
8p11.1-q11.1
Disease:
myelodysplastic neoplasm, Myeloproliferative Disorder, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia,
Designed to detect copy number variations of the 8p11 region on chromosome 8 and quantitative abnormalities of chromsome 8.
NGS MDS/MPN panel/NGS P.vera reflexes JAK2 V617F reflex to exons 12, 13 &15 are recommended
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
1~2ml in Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR Lavender top (EDTA) tube/ 10 mL of fluid in RPMI medium, or
1 cm3 marble-sized piece of fresh tumor immersed completely with RPMI medium or sterile saline
Stability:
120 Hours/48 hours
Unacceptable Conditions:
DO NOT FREEZE
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature/Refrigerated (2–8°C )
CPT(s)
88368 for intial single probe & 88369 for each additional single probe
New York Approved
YES
TAT
2 Days
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
