PML/RARA (PCR)

Alias/Synonym: PML/RARA

CPT Code: 81315

Includes:

Specimen Type, Preferred:

Bone marrow aspirate

Specimen Type, Alternate:

Peripheral blood

Sample Quantity, Preferred:

2mL

Sample Quantity, Minimum:

0.5mL

Transport Container:

Lavender top (EDTA) tube

Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions:

If bone marrow is dry tap, submit 5-10mL peripheral blood.

Specimen Stability:

Room temperature: 2 day(s)

Refrigerated: 3 day(s)

Rejection Criteria:

Room temperature Frozen

Clotted

Clinical Significance:

Detects translocations involving PML and RARA in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL).

Limitations:

This test is designed to detect only the translocation involving PML and RARA.

Turnaround Time:

10-14 day(s)

Reference Ranges:

Cutoff value % based on assay sensitivity

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