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HelpTest Code 1517O PML Assay, t(15;17)Translocation detection (Bone Marrow)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Bone Marrow
Rejection Criteria
>24 hours old, clotted, frozen, anticoagulant other then
EDTA
Turnaround Time
5 Days
Test Includes
Detect 15;17 translocation (PML-RARA) (most common
variants of PML-RARA)
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Preferred Volume
3 mL
Test Usage
Used for genetics confirmation of acute promyelocytic
leukemia
or to monitor minimal residual disease
Fee Code
376555-30081315
Synonyms
APL,
PML-RARA, t(15:17)
translocation
Offsite Collection Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 24 hours
Test Limitations
May not detect atypical PML-RARA translocations and
other genes or gene partners
STAT Turnaround Time
5 Days
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Special Instructions
Send within 24 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Yes
CPT
81315
Method Name
RNA based,
Real time PCR
Reference Values
Interpretative report
Reject Due To
>24 hours old, clotted, frozen, anticoagulant other then
EDTA
Pediatric Volume
3 mL
Clinical Indications
Used for genetics confirmation of acute promyelocytic
leukemia
or to monitor minimal residual disease
Transport Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Components
Detect 15;17 translocation (PML-RARA) (most common
variants of PML-RARA)
Methodology
RNA
based,
Real time PCR
Synonyms/Key Search Words
APL,
PML-RARA, t(15:17)
translocation