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PML-RARA Translocation, t(15;17) by RT-PCR, Quantitative : 2002871
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Time Sensitive
  


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. Specimens collected in preservatives other than EDTA. Frozen specimens. Clotted or 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.

Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription;  83898 x3 Amplification; 83896 x3 Nucleic acid probes; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
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)
 
 

 

 

 
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