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PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative : 2002871
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Additional Technical Information


Mnemonic: PML QNT

Methodology: Reverse Transcription 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 D: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: This assay qualifies as COG approved for the AAML0631 study.
CPT Code(s): 81315, G0452
Cross References: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative) , AMPL' APL (PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative) , Quantitative PML (PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative) , t(15;17) (PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative)