1-3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.
- The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices (513-636-4474).  If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.

* PET (paraffin embedded tissue) specimen type (slides or block) can be sent for these FISH Probes

Specify what TYPE of FISH is required on the requisition

Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.

1-3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.

If a lesser volume of bone marrow or blood is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested.  The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.

Acceptable:

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in sterile culture medium.

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in a sterile syringe with NaHep (sodium heparin) added.

For any tube other than those listed in the UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION field (see below) we will attempt to set up and try to obtain FISH results.

Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).

Store at room temperature  / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage).

Cytogenetics Laboratory (513) 636-4474  /  FAX: (513) 636-4373

6 AM - 12 AM (Monday through Friday, with more limited hours on the weekend)

DO NOT SEND if sample has been drawn in a:

CLOT TUBE

NaCitrate Tube

Serum Separation Tube that has been centrifuged (an unspun tube is acceptable)

This test is ordered for a Bone Marrow ENGRAFTMENT study for patients with an OPPOSITE SEX DONOR.

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization

If multiple single FISH or FISH Panel tests are ordered at the same time, only ONE culture charge is added for the entire group.

1 Day

BONE MARROW ENGRAFTMENT STUDY FOR PATIENTS WITH OPPOSITE SEX DONOR

Add 88237 CPT for culture of FISH cells - added once per encounter, if necessary, to obtain cells for FISH analysis. This charge is dependent on how much initial sample we receive, the cell count of the sample and what other testing is requested.

Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.

USE THIS TEST ONLY WHEN THE DONOR AND THE HOST ARE THE OPPOSITE SEX