Test Code LSU: PMLBL (Bld) PMLBM (BM) PML/RARA Quantitative PCR
Additional Codes
Blood specimen Epic EAP: LAB2753 Description: PML/RARA QUANTITATIVE, PCR
BM specimen Epic EAP: LAB6334 Description: PML/RARA QUANT, PCR, BONE MARROW
Specimen Type
Blood or Bone Marrow
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Lavender EDTA |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Blood and BM specimens must be tranported to the Molecular Lab and processed within 72hours.
Aliquot Requirements
Blood or BM
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
7-10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport on cool packs. Store refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
81315