FLT3 Mutation Analysis

Test Name

FLT3 Mutation Analysis

LIS Code

FLT

Lab Section

Send Out

Fluid Type

Whole Blood / Bone Marrow / Other

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:3 mL Whole Blood in lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution B) or green to (heparin) tube. Send specimen in original tube labelled "BLOOD". Room Temperature.2 mL Bone Marrow in lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution B) or green to (heparin) tube. Send specimen in original tube labelled "BONE MARROW". Room Temperature.Extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow in 1.5- to 2.5-mL tube with indication of volume and concentration of DNA. Send entire specimen labelled as "EXTRACTED DNA FROM BLOOD OR BONE MARROW". Room Temperature.Paraffin-embedded bone marrow aspirate clot in paraffin block. Room Temperature.

Container Whole Blood Required

3 mL in lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution B) or green top (Na heparin)

Summary Test Name

FLT3 Mutation Analysis

Specimen Stability

7 days

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL