| EX0664 FISH: ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA (AML) / MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME (MDS) THERAPY RELATED |
| Specimen: |
5 mL (3 mL min.) Whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL min.) Bone marrow from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Ship at 18-22°C. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 48 hrs |
NA |
NA |
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| Method: |
FISH |
| Comment: |
Samples received on holidays will be reported in the next schedule / next working day. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
FISH-based molecular cytogenetics study will allow modifying treatment regimens based on drugs most active against the specific markers screened thereby aiding in individualizing AML/MDS treatment and improving patient care and prognosis. This test is used in conjunction with conventional cytogenetics for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring in therapy-related MDS or AML associated with MDS. Also to establish and/or monitor for the abnormal clone. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Hematologist, Oncologist |
| Disease: |
Leukemia |
| Components: |
*5q deletion *Monosomy 7/Deletion7q 11q23 (KTM2A or MLL) gene rearrangement |
| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
CYTOGENETICS |
| Pre Test Information: |
A duly filled Chromosome and FISH analysis Requisition form is mandatory. |
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