BCR/ABL by FISH Analysis

Performing Laboratory

Washington University Cytogenetics

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Call WU Cytogenetics 314-454-8101 for collection instructions.

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Green top (Sodium Heparin)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood. Clotted blood is not acceptable.

Additional Information:

1. RNA is extremely liable and subject to degradation, delay in shipping may compromise RNA viability and results.

2. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1 to 3 days

An interpretive report will be provided.

Refrigerate/Frozen NO/Ambient NO-Bone Marrow

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO-Whole Blood