Test to detect RUNX1::RUNXT1 transcripts found in AML patients with the t(8;21)(q22;q22) translocation.
Department
Genetics - Molecular Oncology
Delphic Registration Code
MONC
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
2x EDTA (Lavender) dedicated to Genetics
Registration
Send to MONC
Synonyms
AML1-ETO RT-PCR
t(8;21) RT-PCR
Turnaround Time
7 days
Test Code
7090
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Bone Marrow
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
RPMI (Bone Marrow)
Additional Specimen Information
8 ml peripheral blood in EDTA. 1-3 ml of bone marrow in EDTA or RPMI (anticoagulant).
Transport to the laboratory at ambient temperature within 48 hours of collection to ensure high-quality RNA can be extracted.
Aliquot Instructions
Test Method
RNA extraction/storage and nested reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR).
Non-Funded Test Cost
$852.55 (Exclusive of GST)
Billing Code
7090
Additional Costing Information
An additional charge of approximately $200 may be applied to samples received on weekends and public holidays for extraction of RNA by on-call staff.
