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 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
Storage Instructions:

Samples to be collected Monday to Wednesday only.

Samples must arrive in the BH lab no later than 12pm.

 

Transport Instructions:

Samples must be in Sydney within 24-36 hours of collection.

External Laboratory:
Sydney South West Pathology Service(RPA)
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