Test Details
Mnemonic
LUFL3
Ordering Code
3700432
CPT-4 Code(s)
0023U
Specimen Information
This test requires a dedicated sample aliquot. If one sample is received for Cytogenetics and LUFL3, cytogenetic/FISH testing will be performed first. This may delay LUFL3 results.
Collect
Green sodium heparin
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.0 mL whole blood refrigerated.
Alternate Specimen
Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL (0.25mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL whole blood
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimen collected with anticoagulant other than sodium heparin.
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Valencia
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes