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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
Clinical Indications
Used for genetics confirmation of acute promyelocytic
leukemia
or to monitor minimal residual disease
Test Components
Detect 15;17 translocation (PML-RARA) (most common
variants of PML-RARA)
Methodology
RNA
based,
Real time PCR
Test Includes
Detect 15;17 translocation (PML-RARA) (most common
variants of PML-RARA)
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Preferred Volume
3 mL
Turnaround Time
5 Days
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
Transport Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Synonyms/Key Search Words
APL,
PML-RARA, t(15:17)
translocation