Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
AML PCR
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Lab Test Days
Mon
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect 3 mL of whole blood or bone marrow in a lavendar-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (Heparin) or yellow-top (ACD) tube. Whole blood or bone marrow are shipped at room temperature or 4° C. Do not freeze whole blood or bone marrow. Record the draw time and date on the tube. Information regarding draw time and date is required to ensure stability of the sample is maintained. Ship immediately to maintain sample stability.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Clotted blood or bone marrow • F
Test Volume Required
3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
Comments
Alternative Specimen(s) Whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube • 3 mL bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
CPT Codes
81401
Revised
06-09-14
Initials
JZ