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ETV6-RUNX1 (TEL-AML1) Translocation, t(12;21) by RT-PCR : 0056008
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Mnemonic: TEL AML1

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: RNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 7-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) bone marrow (EDTA).

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

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Frozen or clotted specimens. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed 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: TEL-AML1 (ETV6-RUNX1 (TEL-AML1) Translocation, t(12;21) by RT-PCR)