Test Code LAB9779 NPM1 Mutation Detection by RT-PCR, Quantitative
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood: Two (2) full 6mL EDTA (pink or purple) tubes required
Bone marrow: 3mL collected in EDTA (pink or purple) tube
Refrigerate immediately. Specimens must be received by reference lab within 48 hours of collection
Call Barnes-Jewish Hospital Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at 314-454-8685 for questions on collection instructions.
Turnaround Time
STAT: not available
Routine: 5 to 9 business days
Reference Values
An interpretative report will be provided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
CRITICAL REFRIGERATED
Ambient/Frozen: unacceptable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81310
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
Refrigerate immediately. Specimens must be received at ARUP within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed at ARUP Laboratories. Sample forwarded to ARUP by BJH Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory.