For detection of CBFB-MYH11 fusion transcripts resulting from inv(16)/t(16;16) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Assay: Varies
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA).
- Specimen Preparation
- Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) OR Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL) Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection.
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Serum or plasma. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed or clotted specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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2011115 | CBFB-MYH11 Result | |
2011116 | CBFB-MYH11/ABL1 Ratio |