Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) Testing of a Bone Marrow

question 13

Multiple Choice

Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) testing of a bone marrow aspirate in patients with multiple myeloma should include the following:

• A)t(4;14)(p16;q32)
• B)t(14;16)(q32;q23)
• C)17p13 deletions
• D)A, B and C

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Definitions:

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