Inv (16), t(16:16)

DESCRIPTION – in diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with abnormal eosinophils, with inv 16

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 7 days

PATEINT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – non diluted bone marrow or sodium heparin

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – 3-4 ml of bone marrow or peripheral blood in green top (sodium heparin) or lavender top (EDTA) tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – 2-8 degrees C (with cold pack)

STABILITY – ambient:48 hours; refrigerated: 48 hours

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – clotted specimens

MRP – 3500.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory