t(14;16)(q32;q23) IGH/MAF

DESCRIPTION – IGH-MAF fusion is an inclusion criterion for smoldering plasma cell myeloma of which 1 is open and 0 is closed

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 7 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – non diluted bone marrow aspirate or sodium heparin

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – 3-4 ml 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) and transport within 72 hours

STABILITY – ambient: 48 hours; refrigerated: 48 hours

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – frozen and clotted specimens

MRP – 3500.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory