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The KSL Diagnostics lab
fax number is (716) 838-0798
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Test #
t(15;17) PML/RARA
Test CPT Codes
88271 x2, 88275
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Test Technology
FISH
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic, Predictive of Therapeutic Response
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Draw 5 mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Bone Marrow:
Draw 2-5 mL in sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or fixed specimen
Storage, Stability & Shipping
Storage:
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1-800-960-1080 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Within 24 hours if requested STAT