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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

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Haematology referral required.

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

Adult Specimen

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

Paediatric Specimen

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

Sample Delivery to Lab

Ambient on day of collection. Refrigerate overnight or weekend then send ambient.

Test Information

Department

Cytogenetics

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CBFBFP

HL7 mapping code

$CBFBF