198

Test CPT Codes

88271, 88275

Test Type

Hematopathology

Test Disease

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Test Technology

FISH

Clinical Utility

Diagnostic, Prognostic

Test Specimen

Peripheral Blood:

• Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube

• EDTA (purple top) will be accepted

Bone Marrow:

• Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube

• EDTA (purple top) will be accepted

• Unstained smears can also be sent

Stability:

• Specimen viability decreases during transit

• Send to testing lab day of collection when possible

• Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours

Test Storage

• Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth

• Complete requisition form with necessary information

• Local Clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup

• Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or flx)

Rejection Criteria:

• Frozen or Fixed Specimen

• Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen

Turnaround Time (TAT)

2-5 days (PB, BM)