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FIP1L1 - PDGFRA Gene Rearrangement

Laboratory
Referred Test
MBS Number
73326
Specimen
See collection instructions
Container
EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions

Specimens may be at least 1.5 mL bone marrow in an EDTA tube or 9 mL blood in an EDTA tube.

Minimum Adult Volume
1.5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
As required
Reference Interval

Sample is required to arrive at Alfred Haematology Laboratory within 48 hours of collection. If unable to deliver within this required timeframe, RNA is to be extracted by the Molecular lab and RNA sent on dry ice instead. Concentration of RNA required is at least 1ug.

Test Code
MISCSO
Container ID
S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions
Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions
Transport at room temperature
Additional Transport Instruction

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Sample must be given to Molecular laboratory to process the sample before it can be sent to the referral laboratory. It needs to be put into trizol and sent on dry ice.
External Laboratory
Haematology, Alfred Pathology Services