AML1 ETO t(8:21) PCR

General Information

Lab Name
AML1 ETO t(8:21) PCR
Lab Code
RAML1E
Epic Name
AML1 ETO t(8:21) PCR (Sendout)
Description

This test is used for detection and monitoring of t(8;21). Submissions must be accompanied by a completed HematoLogics test requisition (see link below). Include the name of the ordering provider. HematoLogics Inc. Requisition

Synonyms
8:21, AML-ETO, RUNX1-RUNX1T1, RUNX1-RUNX1T1 (AML1-ETO) Translocation, t(8;21), t8:21, t(8;21) by RT-PCR
Components

Interpretation

Method
Real-Time Quantitative PCR
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Whole Blood, Bone Marrow
Collection

Blood: 5 mL LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube Bone Marrow: 3 mL LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tubeAlso accepted: Blood or bone marrow in a Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube

Quantity
Requested: 5 mL Whole Blood/3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum: 3 mL Whole Blood/2 mL Bone Marrow

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Hold and ship peripheral blood or bone marrow samples at room temperature.

SPS: At the RAML1S [AML1 ETO t(8:21) Specimen] prompt, indicate the sample type received (WB, BNM).

Sendouts: Include name of ordering provider when completing Hematologics test requisition. Contact Delivery Express for courier pickup.

Stability: Ambient (Preferred): 5 days; Refrigerated: Okay*; Frozen: Unacceptable.*Note: Sample viability may be compromised by refrigeration.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts(SO)
Frequency
Monday-Friday. May be run on Saturday by special arrangement; contactHematoLogics prior to sending sample.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Hematologics, Inc.
206-223-2700; 206-264-4459; 800-860-0934

3161 Elliott Ave.
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
81401
LOINC
72207-4