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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for PML:RARA, RUNX1,CBFB:MYH11 MRD/Screening

Recent changes for PML:RARA, RUNX1,CBFB:MYH11 MRD/Screening

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
26th July 2024
Assay name

PML:RARA, RUNX1,CBFB:MYH11 Screening

PML:RARA, RUNX1,CBFB:MYH11 MRD/Screening

Collection & Request Instructions

Samples to be kept at room temperature.

Do not spin.

Do not freeze.

Paediatric EDTA tubes cannot be used for these tests.

Samples to be kept at room temperature.

Do not spin.

Do not freeze.

PML:RARA, RUNX1,CBFB:MYH11 MRD/Screening

Ordering information:

Test names:

t(15;14)PML::RARA

t(8;21)RUNX::RUNX1T1

inv(16)/t(16;16)CBFB::MYH11 screening

inv(16/)t16;16CBFB::MYH11 quantitative (type A only)

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
BPCR
Specimen types:
Blood
Bone marrow
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Paediatric EDTA tubes cannot be used for these tests.

Samples to be kept at room temperature.

Do not spin.

Do not freeze.

Notes:

9ml peripheral blood required

1-2 ml bone marrow required

 

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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