Methodology
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
AMPL' APL; APL MRD; APL Post-consolidation therapy testing; PML-RARA fusion types, A, B, B variant; PML-RARA long, short, variable types; PML-RARA S, L, V forms; PML_RARA fusion types; Quantitative PML; t(15;17)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB07862
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be sent the same day as collection due to stability.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Hour; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Serum or plasma; Frozen specimen; Clotted; Other anticoagulants; Hemoylysis
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 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. Specimen must be sent the same day as collection due to stability.
CPT Codes
81315
Revised
01-01-17
Initials
SL