Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
APL t(15;17) Translocation; RAR-Alpha PML t(15;17) Translocation, PCR; PML t(15;17), AML (M3) PML/RARA
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01035
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in an ACD solution A (yellow-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in specimen flag and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81315
Revised
2/17/23
Initials
SA