Test Code LAB9777 FLT3 Internal Tandem Duplication and D835 Gene Mutation
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory for Personalized Molecular Medicine (LabPMM)
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Restriction Enzyme Length Polymorphism (RFLP)/Capillary Electrophoresis Fluorescence Detection
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Specimen Requirements
Call Barnes-Jewish Hospital Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at
314-454-8685 for collection instructions.
Forms: Molecular Diagnostics Requisition
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimun Volume: 1-2 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood. Clotted blood is not acceptable.
Additional Information: Specimen cannot be frozen.
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1-2 mL
Collections Instructions: Invert several times to mix bone marrow. Clotted bone marrow is not acceptable.
Additional Information: Specimen cannot be frozen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Turnaround Time:
3 to 7 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81245
81246
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate/Frozen NO-Blood, Bone Marrow