ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

TCF3-PBX1 (E2A-PBX1) Translocation, t(1;19) by RT-PCR : 0055346
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Mnemonic: E2A PBX1

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: RNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 2-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL). OR 3 mL bone marrow (Min: 1 mL). Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Frozen or clotted specimens. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 81401, G0452
Cross References: E2A-PBX1, t(1;19) by RT-PCR
E2A-PBX1, t(1;19) by RT-PCR , FISH, ALL, TCF3/PBX1, t(1;19)(q23.3;p13.3) (TCF3-PBX1 (E2A-PBX1) Translocation, t(1;19) by RT-PCR), t(1;19) Translocation (TCF3-PBX1 (E2A-PBX1) Translocation, t(1;19) by RT-PCR)