Methodology
PCR Amplification; Tandem Duplication Mutations
Synonyms
FLT3; COG; Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML); FLT3ITD
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
U of Washington (UW) MC Hematopathology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Whole Blood or 1-2 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete a UW Hematopathology requisition and submit with specimen room temp or refrigerated.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81245
Revised
05-09-18
Initials
SL