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Epic Code LAB1230107 CEBPA Mutation Analysis

Test Name Alias

CEBPA Mutation Analysis | 7130

Interface Order Alias

55088

Quick Collect

+WB/A

Clinical Information

Detect CEBPA mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one specimen type*:

 

*Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) (Pink top is also acceptable)

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum volume: 1 mL

Pediatric volume: 1.0 mL (2 microtainers)

Okay for capillary collect? Yes

 

*Specimen Type: Bone Marrow

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum volume: 1 mL

 

*Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE) Bone Marrow clot

Collection Instructions: Area of interest marked on block or accompanying H&E marked slide.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Special Instructions

CEBPA, NPM1, KIT, IDH and FLT3 testing can be performed off of same sample.

Specimen Stability

 

Whole Blood/Bone Marrow

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: Not Available

Laboratory Retention: Extracted DNA retained greater than 1 year

 

FFPE Bone Marrow Clot

Laboratory Retention: Extracted DNA retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Performed once per week

Usual turn-around time, less than 7 days

Reference Range

An interpretative report will be provided.

Performing Department

Molecular Diagnostics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Sanger sequencing

CPT

81218

CDM Code

3008121802

Epic Test ID

1230101518

LOINC

Not available

Mayo Access Code

SHO55088

Reviewed Date

6/22/2023