NPM1 Quantitative Analysis (Bone Marrow)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LMH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4723

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Specimens should be received by LabPlus within 24 hour of collection and kept at room temperature (between 8 Degrees Celsius to 24 Degrees Celsius).

Synonyms

NPM1

Turnaround Time

5 days

Specimen Type

  • Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Additional Specimen Information

Please note that if a patient is part of a clinical trial, sample requirements may be different.

Outside the Auckland region, samples should be collected Monday to Wednesday.
Samples may be collected Monday to Thursday within the Auckland Region.

Samples must be treated as urgent. They should be registered and handed to molecular haematology immediately.

Last updated: 01/04/2026