Test Detail: FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization) is a technique to detect specific DNA sequence in your body cells. It helps to diagnose genetic diseases, to map the genes & look for genetic defects in cancers. This test identifies the most common chromosome defect t(8;21) in a type of blood cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). If you have this abnormality, it is a good sign. These patients respond better to treatment and generally relapse of disease is less frequent.Sample Type: BLOOD/ BONE MARROWInstruction: Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory.
