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BCR/ABL, Cytogenetics FISH Study T(9;22) - Blood (Not PCR)

Test ID   LAB5391 or LAB5504A
CPT Code(s)   88271x3, 88275, 88291
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Cytogenetics
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 1.5 - 2 ml green top tube; See Comments for additional specimen information
Availability Routine: 24 hrs/7 days
Turnaround Time         Routine: <21 days 
    Preliminary result: 48-72 hours
     
Comments
  • Deliver sample to the Core Laboratory within 24 hours
  • Call the Cytogenetics Lab at 984-974-1790 with questions
  • Use sterile technique. Label tube with patient name, medical record number, date collected, and physician's name. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 14, 2026

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514