Test ID: FMNB
Neuroblastoma, 2p24 (MYCN) Amplification, FISH, Blood or Bone Marrow
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Please provide a reason for referral and a pathology report documenting the presence of the metastatic tumor present in the sample submitted. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed.
If FISH analysis was performed on the primary tumor, please provide a copy of the report if available.
Forms: Cytogenetics Hematologic FISH Panel Patient Information Sheet (Supply T603) in Special Instructions
Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1-2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Other anticoagulants are not recommended and are harmful to the viability of the cells.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 7-10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Other anticoagulants are not recommended and are harmful to the viability of the cells.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
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