Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

CBFB breakapart (FISH )

Synonyms

16q22 (CBFB) del/rearr
inv 16
FISH
Fluorescent in situ hybridization

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

2 ml Bone marrow aspirate. 4 ml Heparin (Dark green - non gel) whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Haematology referral required.

2. Specimens should be sent to Cytogenetics Waikato DHB laboratory for processing

Paediatric Specimen

2 ml Bone marrow aspirate. 4 ml Heparin (Dark green - non gel) whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Test Information

Department

Cytogenetics

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CBFBFP

HL7 mapping code

$CBFBF