Intended Use
The CRLF2 gene is located in the pseudoautosomal region 1 (PAR1) of the X and the Y chromosome. Three genetic key mechanisms regarding CRLF2 and ALL are known. CRLF2 can be found in up to 50% of BCR-ABL1-like ALL cases.
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.
- 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)
- 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
The most recent WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 5th edition) is used for interpretation criteria for evaluation.
Resources
- Additional Technical Information
- Test Request Form
Sample Reports
- Enhanced Report
- See report