ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

FLT3 Mutation Detection by PCR : 2005400
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: FLT3 MUTAT

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction/Capillary Electrophoresis
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), yellow (ACD solution A or B), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 4 mL) OR 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL) Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Frozen specimens. Clotted whole blood. Severely hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
Note: Specimens received from New York State clients will be tested at ARUP Laboratories. Testing is conducted under a sublicense to U.S. Patent No. 6,846,630 owned by Takara Bio, Inc. of Otsu, Japan and licensed exclusively to IVS Technologies, LLC of San Diego, California.

Specimens received from clients outside of New York State will be tested at Laboratory for Personalized Molecular Medicine (LabPMM).
CPT Code(s): 81245; 81479