Cytogenetics-Oncology (Chromosomes/FISH) Test | Austin Pathology

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Cytogenetics-Oncology (Chromosomes/FISH)

Alternate Names	Bone Marrow CG/FISH, BMAT CG, FISH, CG, Cytogenetics
Ordering Information	Oncology cytogenetics identifies acquired genetic changes that assist in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer, and in the assessment of remission, disease progression and relapse.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood Bone Marrow Tissue
Container	See collection instructions
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Specimens must only be collected Monday to Thursday. DO NOT COLLECT ON WEEKENDS OR BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Bone marrow: Sodium heparin 2-5ml Blood: Lithium heparin (no gel) Blood can replace bone marrow where there is greater than 2.5x106 circulating blasts per ml Less than 12 months of age: 1ml Greater than 12 months: 1-5ml Tumour biopsy: Chromosomes - Fresh tissue Microarray - Fresh or frozen tissue FISH - Tumour imprint slides
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Infrequently

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Test Code	CGNS
Container ID	CH, CHS, LHNG
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions Do not separate or centrifuge bloods.
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory	Victoria Cancer Cytogenetics Service (VCCS), St Vincent's Hospital Pathology