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CEBPA Mutation Detection : 2004247
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: CEBPA MUT

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed: Varies
Reported: 12-14 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).

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: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 81403, G0452
Cross References: CCAAT Enhancer Binding Protein Alpha (CEBPA Mutation Detection) , CEBP Alpha (CEBPA Mutation Detection) , CEBPA Mutation Analysis (CEBPA Mutation Detection)