Test directory: PML-RARA t(15,17), Quant, RT-PCR

Ordering Code 7694
Test Name PML-RARA t(15,17), Quant, RT-PCR
Alias PML-RARA t(15
17), Quantitative, RT-PCR
APL,Translocation (15
17)
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia,AML(M3)
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender) 6 mL
Other Specimen/Container 1 mL Bone Marrow in EDTA Lavender-top
Optimum Volume 5 mL
Collection Instructions After collection of the sample, draw date and time, as well as sample type, must be written on the tube and included as requested information.
Handling Instructions Due to short specimen stability, if drawn in Oahu, ship STAT to Central Sendouts
If drawn on the Isles, please contact Client Services prior to draw to coordinate collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: Not Stable
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Specimen Source ALL See report.
PML-RARA Transcript Level ALL See report.
Interpretation ALL See report.