Test Name:
NUP98::NSD1 t(5;11)
CPT Code:
81479
Turn Around Time:
24 – 72 hours
Clinical Application:
Detection and quantitative monitoring of the NUP98::NSD1 fusion transcripts, which are the molecular result of a cryptic t(5;11) translocation.
Diagnosis and monitoring.
Methodology:
Real-Time Quantitative PCR, minimum sensitivity: 0.01%
Detects the following variants: NUP98 exon12- NSD1 exon6
Specimen Requirements:
RNA-based assays
Peripheral Blood: Minimum 2 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 2 mL in sodium heparin (green top)
Bone Marrow: Minimum 2 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 2 mL in sodium heparin (green top)
Storage and Transportation:
Please store and ship specimens at ambient temperatures.
Ship RNA-based assays within 24 hours for optimal results.
Please refer to our full specimen requirements at Hematologics/Specimen Requirements for additional information and for directions on the storage and shipping of extracted DNA or RNA.