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Test ID: FBALL    
B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), FISH

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Specimens are processed in the cytogenetic laboratory using standard cytogenetic procedures. This method uses DNA probes to detect common chromosome anomalies in interphase cells from patients with ALL. The loci tested include 1q23 (PBX1), 4cen (D4Z1), 9p21 (CDKN2A), 9cen (D9Z1), 9q34 (ABL1), 10cen (D10Z1), 11q23 (MLL), 12p13 (ETV6), 17cen (D17Z1), 19p13.3 (TCF3), 21q11.2 (RUNX1), 14q32 (IGH), and 22q11.2 (BCR). A total of 500 interphase nuclei are scored for each D-FISH probe set and 200 interphase nuclei for each ND-FISH and break-apart probe (BAP)-FISH probe set. The results are expressed as percent abnormal nuclei. (Dewald GW: Unpublished Mayo information)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Samples processed Monday through Sunday. Results reported Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

7 days

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

10 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Indefinitely

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester