FISH, APL, PML/RARA, Translocation 15, 17
Test Summary
This test is performed to detect the PML-RARA fusion, t(15;17), by FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization). This assay is useful for diagnosis and monitoring of acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood • 1 mL bone marrow
Instructions
Bone marrow 1-3 mL or whole blood 3-5 mL collected in a sodium heparin tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Bone marrow collected in: Bone marrow transport tube (available upon request), sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
PMLRAR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3186
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88271 (x2)
- 88275
Billing Code
- 670946
- 670947
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Mornings; 7 days a week. Report available 2 - 3 days.
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood • 1 mL bone marrow
Instructions
Bone marrow 1-3 mL or whole blood 3-5 mL collected in a sodium heparin tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Bone marrow collected in: Bone marrow transport tube (available upon request), sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Mornings; 7 days a week. Report available 2 - 3 days.