CENX/Y
Methodology
FISH
Test Description and clinical significance
Probes
Xp11.1-q11.1/Yp11.1-q11.1
Disease:
MDS, AML and hematologic malignancies.
The X/Y chromosome centromere probe .Designed to detect copy number of chromosome X and Y
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)
88377
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.
