REF MISC
PML-RARA Quant PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood OR bone marrow
Preferred Volume:
3-5 mL whole blood OR 1-2 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood OR 1 mL bone marrow
Specimen Processing:
If specimen is to be stored prior to shipment, store refrigerated.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Specimens must arrive in the testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection!
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted; frozen; grossly hemolyzed; leaking tube.
CPT Codes:
81315
Method:
TaqMan(R) quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Q-PCR)
Notes:
For FISH testing refer to FISH to CMH.