3 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow in Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL whole blood or bone marrow in lavender top (EDTA)
If a lesser volume of blood or bone marrow is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Deliver to the laboratory within 24 hours.
Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge (spin) tube
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes)
HOURS of OPERATION: 6 AM - 12 AM (Monday through Friday, with more limited hours on the weekend)
Performed
Monday-Friday
Unacceptable Conditions
No name on specimen container
Remarks
OHC TEST ID# : 4750360
Synonyms
589 - PML RARa RT PCR - QUANTITATIVE
Methodology
Total RNA is isolated from either whole blood or bone marrow. RNA is then used to generate cDNA by reverse transcriptase. Locus specific primers are used for polymerase chain reaction to amplify the PML - RAR alpha translocation region.
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Collection
Collect
3 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow in Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL whole blood or bone marrow in lavender top (EDTA)
If a lesser volume of blood or bone marrow is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Deliver to the laboratory within 24 hours.
Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge (spin) tube
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes)
HOURS of OPERATION: 6 AM - 12 AM (Monday through Friday, with more limited hours on the weekend)
Performed
Monday-Friday
Unacceptable Conditions
No name on specimen container
Remarks
OHC TEST ID# : 4750360
Ordering
Synonyms
589 - PML RARa RT PCR - QUANTITATIVE
Methodology
Total RNA is isolated from either whole blood or bone marrow. RNA is then used to generate cDNA by reverse transcriptase. Locus specific primers are used for polymerase chain reaction to amplify the PML - RAR alpha translocation region.
