ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

RUNX1-RUNX1T1 (AML1-ETO) Translocation, t(8;21) by RT-PCR : 0050444
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Time Sensitive
  


Mnemonic: AML1-ETO

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: RNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 5-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL). OR 3 mL bone marrow (Min: 1 mL). Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA...

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens. Frozen or clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 81401, G0452
Cross References: AML1-ETO, t(8;21) (RUNX1-RUNX1T1 (AML1-ETO) Translocation, t(8;21) by RT-PCR)