Testing Laboratory

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LMH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4723

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

All samples should be forwarded to LabPlus at room temperature within 24hours. DO NOT spin tubes.

Synonyms

RT-PCR,
8;21,
Detection of t(8;21) AML1-ETO transcripts by PCR

Turnaround Time

18 days

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CPD (Yellow Top Tube)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

9

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CPD (Yellow Top Tube)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

9

Additional Specimen Information

Do not collect samples on a Friday, the weekend or the day falling immediately prior to a long weekend. These samples may be rejected and a re-collect required.

RNA is highly unstable and specimens degrade rapidly. For optimum results samples should be sent in CPD tubes at room temperature and be received by this lab within 24 hours of collection. Although LabPlus operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Molecular Haematology section only operates 9-5, Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays). Samples arriving on a Friday afternoon or a Saturday or Sunday may not get processed until the following Monday. Such delays can significantly compromise the quality of the sample.

Put the sample and the FORM in the Molecular Haematology box with numbers. Room temperature. Do not spin. DO NOT DELAY .

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