MECOM at 3q26.2 for inv(3) or t(3;3) on the Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) FISH panel

UF Health Pathology Laboratories is pleased to announce the addition of MECOM at 3q26.2 for inv(3) or t(3;3) on the Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) FISH panel (LAB5851 in EPIC). Turnaround time for routine FISH studies is 5-10 days. Chromosome analysis is also recommended for these individuals to investigate other structural abnormalities not detected by targeted FISH panels. Turnaround time for chromosome analysis is 21 days. You may also find the appropriate requisition form at pathlabs.ufl.edu which is a fillable pdf for your convenience.

For questions about Cytogenetics testing, please connect with Dr. Rachel Burnside, Section Director of Cytogenetics at rachelburnside@ufl.edu or call 352.265.9900.