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RUNX1T1/RUNX1, Cytogenetics FISH Study t(8;21)



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
CPT Code(s)   88271 x 2, 88275
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 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 and close all containers tightly.  Label all containers with patient name, hospital #, date collected, and physician's name.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 08, 2023

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