| Laboratory: | Genomics (CYTOGENETICS) | 
| Test Name: | 
			 FISH TESTING FOR MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA (IgH/CCND1) - (BM) 
	Test Code:
	GENO
 
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| Clinical Information: | 
			
	 Test Indications: FISH testing can only be ordered by an Oncologist, Hematologist or Hematopathologist. 
		Testing is sent out to an accredited reference laboratory.  | 
	
| Collection Devices: | 
			
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| Specimen Required: | 
			
	 Specimen: Bone Marrow Aspirate Volume: 2-4 mL Please note peripheral blood is the preferred specimen for this test. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Once specimen is collected, the bone marrow should be kept at room temperature and transported promptly to HSC, Central Services, MS551-820 Sherbrook St.  | 
	
| Referral: | 
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | 
				
	 An interpretive report from the reference laboratory will be forwarded to the physician. 
			Method of Analysis: Fluorescent in situ hybridization  | 
		
| Availability: | 
			 Within 3 Weeks 
			
				Weekdays, Monday - Friday: 0800h to 1600h.  
			
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| More Information: | 
			
	 Specimen Handling: 
		Once specimen is collected, the bone marrow sample should be kept at room temperature and transported promptly. For further information, please call 787-8961.  |