Test Name: CBFB rearrangement/inv(16)

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Methodology: FISH

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Test Description

•Disease(s): Acute myeloid leukemia
•Probes:
◦CBFB (16q22)

◦Probes may be ordered separately

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Specimen Requirements

•Bone Marrow Aspirate: 1-3 mL sodium heparin tube. EDTA tube is acceptable.
•Peripheral Blood: 2-4 mL sodium heparin tube. EDTA tube is acceptable.
•Fresh, Unfixed Tissue: Tissue in RPMI.
•Bone Marrow Core Biopsy: 1-2cm core (length) Tissue in RPMI.
•Fluids: Equal parts RPMI to specimen volume.
•Paraffin Block or Cut Slides: Not available.

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Storage and Transport

Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. 

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Specimen Rejection Criteria

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Turn Around Time (TAT): 1-3 Days

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CPT Codes*: 88368x1

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