AML panel

Intended Use

Use to identify cytogenetic abnormalities with diagnostic and prognostic significance in suspected or newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). To monitor therapeutic response using specific probes.

Specimen Required
  • Bone Marrow: Transfer 3 mL bone marrow to a Green (Sodium Heparin). (Min: 1 mL)
  • Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Patient Preparation
  • Sample collection: Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate. Collect in a sodium heparinized Vacutainer.
  • Specimen preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures.
  • Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
  • Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
  • Remarks:
  • Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Sample received to report Turnaround time (TAT)

3 working days

Reference Interval

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Interpretive Data

Probes include: RUNX1-RUNX1T1, CBFB inv(16), PML-RARA, RARA break-apart, KMT2A(MLL), del(5q), del(7q), Optional: del(20q)

The most recent WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 5th edition) is used for interpretation criteria for evaluation.

Resources

Sample Reports