PML/RARA t(15;17) by RT-PCR : 1003143

Test Code
MDFCPPMLRAPG or 1003143


Alias/See Also
(15;17)(q22;q12) by PCR; Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL); APL; APL (acute promyelocytic leukemia); PML/RARA by PCR


CPT Codes
81315

Instructions
Peripheral Blood in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or Bone Marrow in a lavender top tube (EDTA).


Transport Container
Submit 5 mL Blood (Min. 2 mL) or 2 mL Bone marrow (Min. 1 mL): Do not centrifuge.


Transport Temperature
Blood or Bone Marrow: Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
2-4 days


Limitations
The kit used to perform this test is labeled for RESEARCH USE ONLY. Performance characteristics have been determined by med fusion. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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