Molecular cytogenetic test for specific chromosome regions in suspected lymphoid conditions.
Fluorescence in-situ hybridisation (FISH) is a targeted molecular cytogenetic technique used for the investigation of precise chromosome regions, particularly relevant when a specific condition is suspected. The technique binds a colour labelled DNA probe to a specific region on the patient chromosomes. As this is a targeted test it is important when requesting a FISH test to indicate the clinical condition that is being tested for.
A broad range of FISH is available for the detection of non-random rearrangements, deletions and chromosome aneuploidy that are associated with a haematological malignancy. FISH is a targeted investigation and has the benefit of screening large numbers of cells to detect clonal abnormalities.
Targeted FISH in Haematology - Lymphoid
For diagnosis, classification, and prognosis in haem-oncology
See list of individual targets above
FISH
2 – 14 days
73314 – Criteria applies
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Standard pathology request form.
Bone marrow Aspirate
Lithium heparin tube
Doctor Collect. No additional sample required. Test is performed with Chromosome analysis.
