Test ID AMLPF Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), FISH, Pediatric, Varies
Ordering Guidance
This test is only performed on specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 30 years of age or younger.
This test is intended for instances when the entire AML fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) panel is needed for a pediatric patient.
-If this test is ordered on a patient older than 30 years, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as AMLAF / Acute Myeloid Leukemia, FISH, Adult, Varies.
-If this test is ordered and the laboratory is informed that the patient is on a Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocol, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as COGMF / Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Children's Oncology Group Enrollment Testing, FISH, Varies.
If limited AML FISH probes are preferred, order AMLMF / Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Specified FISH, Varies.
At follow-up, targeted AML FISH probes can be evaluated based on the specific abnormalities identified in the diagnostic study. Order AMLMF / Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Specified FISH, Varies and request specific probes or abnormalities.
For testing paraffin embedded tissue samples from patients with myeloid sarcoma, order MSTF / Myeloid Sarcoma, FISH, Tissue.
Shipping Instructions
Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Necessary Information
1. A reason for testing and a flow cytometry and/or a bone marrow pathology report, if available, should be submitted with each specimen. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
2. If the patient has received an opposite sex bone marrow transplant prior to specimen collection for this protocol, note this information on the request.
Already noted above as optional. If required will need to reword above statement.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Green top (heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2 to 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. It is preferable to send the first aspirate from the bone marrow collection.
2. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Green top (heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.
Useful For
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities and classic rearrangements seen in pediatric/young adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
An adjunct to conventional chromosome studies in patients with AML
Evaluating specimens in which standard cytogenetic analysis is unsuccessful
Testing Algorithm
This test includes a charge for the probe application, analysis and professional interpretation of results for 13 probe sets (26 individual fluorescence in situ hybridization [FISH] probes). Additional charges will be incurred for all reflex or additional probe sets performed.
The diagnostic pediatric/young adult FISH panel includes testing for the following abnormalities using the FISH probes listed:
inv(16), [M4, Eos], MYH11/CBFB
t(8;21), [M2], RUNX1T1/RUNX1
t(15;17), [M3], PML/RARA
11q23 rearrangement, [M0-M7], MLL (KMT2A)
t(6;9), [M2,M4], DEK/NUP214
inv(3) or t(3;3), [M1,2,4,6,7], RPN1/MECOM
t(8;16), [M4,M5], KAT6A/CREBBP
t(1;22), [M7], RBM15/MKL1
-5/5q-, D5S630/EGR1
-7/7q-, D7Z1/ D7S486
12p13 rearrangement, ETV6
inv(16), GLIS2/CBFA2T3
11p15.4 rearrangement, NUP98
When an MLL (KMT2A) rearrangement is identified, reflex testing will be performed to identify the translocation partner. Probes include identification of t(4;11)(q21;q23) AFF1/MLL, t(6;11)(q27;q23) MLLT4(AFDN)/MLL, t(9;11)(p22;q23) MLLT3/MLL, t(10;11)(p12;q23) MLLT10/MLL, t(11;16)(q23;p13.3) MLL/CREBBP, t(11;19)(q23;p13.1), MLL/ELL, or t(11;19)(q23;p13.3) MLL/MLLT1.
In the absence of RPN1/MECOM fusion, when an extra MECOM signal is identified, reflex testing using the MECOM/RUNX1 probe set will be performed to identify a potential t(3;21)(q26.2;q22) rearrangement.
In the absence of RPN1/MECOM fusion, when an extra RPN1 signal is identified, reflex testing using the PRDM16/RPN1 probe set will be considered to identify a potential t(1;3)(p36;q21).
In the absence of MYH11/CBFB fusion, when an extra CBFB signal is identified, reflex testing will be performed using the CBFB break-apart probe set to evaluate for the presence or absence of an CBFB rearrangement.
In the absence of PML/RARA fusion, when an extra or atypical RARA signal is identified, testing using a break-apart RARA probe set will be performed to identify a potential variant translocation involving RARA; example: t(17;var)( q21;?).
When an ETV6 rearrangement is identified, reflex testing using the MNX1/ETV6 probe set will be performed to identify a potential t(7;12)(q36;p13) rearrangement.
When a NUP98 rearrangement is identified, reflex testing using the HOXA9/NUP98 probe set will be performed to identify a potential t(7;11)(p15;p15.4) rearrangement.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Guideline to Diagnosis and Follow-up
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reporting Name
Pediatric AML, FISHSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 2 mL
Bone Marrow: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88271x26, 88275x13, 88291 x1-FISH Probe, Analysis, Interpretation; 13 probe sets
88271x2, 88275x1-FISH Probe, Analysis; each additional probe set (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
AMLPF | Pediatric AML, FISH | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
609528 | Result Summary | 50397-9 |
609529 | Interpretation | 69965-2 |
609530 | Result Table | 93356-4 |
609531 | Result | 62356-1 |
GC062 | Reason for Referral | 42349-1 |
GC063 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
609532 | Source | 31208-2 |
609533 | Method | 85069-3 |
609534 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
609535 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
609536 | Released By | 18771-6 |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
AMLPB | Probe, Each Additional (AMLPF) | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.