t(14;20)(q32;q12) IGH/MAFB

DESCRIPTION – IGH genes are labelled in green and MAFB probes are labelled in red. The MAFB probes are located on either side of the breakpoint region.

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 7 days

PATEINT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – non diluted bone marrow aspirate or sodium heparin

SPECIMEN COLLECTION – 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 or clotted specimens

MRP – 3500.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory