PMPCR – “PML-RARA t(15;17), Quantitative RT-PCR”

Update to specimen requirements, alternate specimen, rejection criteria, stability, performed days, and turnaround time

Minimum Volume: Bone Marrow: 1.0 mL; Whole blood: 3.0 mL

Alternate Specimen:

Bone marrow: Lavender EDTA, ACD solution A or B, sodium heparin (3.0 mL)
Whole blood: ACD solution A or B, sodium heparin

Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample frozen sample

Stability:

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Performed Days: Monday – Saturday

Turnaround Time: 7 – 9 days