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Laboratory: Genomics
Test Name:
PML/RARA (ACUTE PROMYELOCYTIC LEUKEMIA) QUALITATIVE (diagnostic) - (BM)
Test Code: HMD
Clinical Information:
Test performed at:  HSC Genomics Laboratory
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Bone Marrow: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Bone Marrow: 2.0 mL

Minimum acceptable amount:  2 mL

Collection Information: Send immediately after collection if possible.  Sample must be received within 72 hours of collection. 

Specimen Stability: 

Refrigerated: Preferred

Ship on ice.

Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
See report
Availability:
Weekdays
Qualitative testing requires Hematopathologist authorization/consultation.
See Also:
More Information:
Include a copy of original patient requisition when sending sample.  Ship on wet ice.  Send immediately after collection if possible.  Sample must be received by the Molecular Hematology bench by 11:00 a.m. Thursday. 
After hours testing requires Hematopathologist approval.