Test Name:
RBM15::MRTFA t(1;22)
CPT Code:
81479
Turn Around Time:
24 – 72 hours
Clinical Application:
Detection and quantitative monitoring of the RBM::MKL1 fusion transcripts which are molecular result of the t(1;22) translocation.
Diagnosis and monitoring.
Methodology:
Real-Time Quantitative PCR, minimum sensitivity: 0.01%
RBM15exon1::MKL1 exon4, RBM15exon1::MKL exon 5
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.