ITEM ID
XX023
Item Name
FISH: CLL (CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA) PANEL
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Oncologist, Hematologist
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Leukemia
Test Status
Active
Specimen
5 mL (3 mL min.) Whole blood OR 4 mL ( 2 mL min.) Bone Marrow from 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes. Ship at 18-22°C. DO NOT FREEZE. Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory.
Method:
FISH
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
This panel is used to identify chromosomal aberrations in Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) / Small lymphocytic lymphoma. This aids in identification of prognostic aberrations and helps to clarify diagnosis in cases with unusual morphologic features.The most common aberration is in chromosome 13q followed by trisomy 12, 11p & 17p...
Doctor Specialty:
Oncologist, Hematologist
Disease:
Leukemia
Components::
*del11q23(ATM) *del17p13.1(TP53) *del13q14.3 *del13q34 *trisomy 12 *IGH Gene breakapart
Department:
FISH
Pre Test Information:
Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory.