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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 5mL 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

  • Clotted or grossly hemolyzed 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

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