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PML-RAR Transcription (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

RPA

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood
Bone Marrow

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

20 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Need 2x 9mL of Blood or 1-2mL of Bone Marrow (EDTA).

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old - DO NOT FREEZE. Samples must be received in RPAH lab within 48 hours of collection.

Specimens should be collected on alternate Tuesdays, to be sent to the RPAH lab on the next day Wednesday interstate courier. Liase with the Haematology Registrar before collecting.

Lab reg to email diagnostic report (including PML::RARA breakpoint) and date to SLHD-RPAMolecularHaematology@health.nsw.gov.au

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples