AML, t(15-17) PML/RARA by FISH
Order Name
AML 15-17
Test Number: 9116025
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 9116025
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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AML, t(15-17) PML/RARA by FISH
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Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Bone Marrow | Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Send specimen ASAP, Keep at room temperature! (DO NOT FREEZE). Frozen samples will be rejected. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | [ t(15;17)] Useful for diagnosing or excluding acute promyelocytic leukemia (AML M3) with the standard translocation. It will not detect variant translocations seen in AML M3, such as the t(11;17) or t(5;17). |
| CPT Code(s) | 88377 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |