Test #
200
Test CPT Codes
81310
NPM1 mutation
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease / Components
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Test Technology
Molecular: PCR & Capillary Electrophoresis
Clinical Utility
Prognostic, Monitoring
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Minimum of 4 ml required
Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes preferred
Bone Marrow:
1-2 ml Bone Marrow required
Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes preferred
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or fixed specimen
Specimen collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen
ANALYTE: DNA
Storage, Stability & Shipping
Storage:
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local Clients call Amoy Diagnostics at 1-888-810-0188 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time (TAT)
7-10 days