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 preservatives other than EDTA. Clotted or severely hemolyzed specimens. Frozen specimens.

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

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription; 83898 x2 Amplification; 83896 x4 Nucleic acid probes; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
Cross References: AML1-ETO, t(8;21) (RUNX1-RUNX1T1 (AML1-ETO) Translocation, t(8;21) by RT-PCR)
 
 

 

 

 
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