Pathology Handbook

AML1-ETO Gene Fusion (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

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RUNX1::RUNX1T1Molecular Haematology Laboratory Level 6
Building 77 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Missenden Rd
Camperdown NSW 2050

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

RPA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood
Bone Marrow

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

9 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Need 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.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples