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Test Code LSU: PMLBL (Bld) PMLBM (BM) PML/RARA Quantitative PCR

Important Note

Only available in Shreveport/Monroe region

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