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CLL FISH Panel, Cytogenetics (Bone Marrow)

Sterile plastic (polystyrene) screw cap
tube containing sterile medium. 
These containers may be obtained
from the Cytogenetics laboratory
(984)974-1790 upon request.

Test ID   LAB5504
EPIC Order
 CYTOGENETICS, CANCER/FISH NON-BLOOD
CPT Code(s)   88271 x9, 88275 x4, 88291
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Cytogenetics
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 1.5-2cc Bone marrow placed into bone marrow collection media; keep at room temperature; See Comments 
Availability Routine: 7 Days
Turnaround Time         Routine: <21 days
    Preliminary result: 1-2 weeks
Comments
  • Deliver sample to the Core Laboratory within 24 hours.  Call the Cytogenetics lab at 984-974-1790 with questions.
  • Use sterile technique and close all containers tightly.  Label all containers with patient name, hospital #, date collected, and physician's name. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 01, 2025

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