CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) PCR
General Information
- Lab Name
- CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) PCR
- Lab Code
- RCBFB
- Epic Name
- CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) PCR (Sendout)
- Description
This test used for detection and monitoring of inv(16). Submissions must be accompanied by a completed HematoLogics test requisition (see link below). Include the name of the ordering provider. Hematologics, Inc. Requisition
- Synonyms
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML M4EO, CBF, Core-Binding Factor, inv16, inversion 16, MYH, myosin
- Components
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Code Name RCBFBS CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) Specimen RCBFBR CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) Result RCBFBI CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) Interp RCBFBC CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) Comment
Interpretation
- Method
- Real-Time Quantitative PCR
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Whole Blood, Bone Marrow
- Collection
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Blood: 5 mL LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube Bone Marrow: 3 mL LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tubeAlso acceptable: Blood or bone marrow in a Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube
- Quantity
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Requested: 5 mL Whole Blood/3mL Bone Marrow
Minimum: 3 mL Whole Blood/2mL Bone Marrow
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Hold and ship peripheral blood or bone marrow samples at room temperature.
SPS: At the RCBFBS [CBFB/MYH11 inv(16) 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)
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Sendout Hematologics, Inc.
206-223-2700; 206-264-4459; 800-860-09343161 Elliott Ave.
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 81401
- LOINC
- 72210-8