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BRAF V600E Mutation Detection in Hairy Cell Leukemia, RT-PCR, Quantitative (2007132)
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
7-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Serum; Plasma; FFPE tissue blocks/slides; Frozen tissue; Specimens collected in anticoagulant other than EDTA; Clotted; Severely hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81210