KMT2A (MLL) (11q23)

Code
FSH-KTMT-01BX
Test
Active-Compendium
88374x1 automated. Codes may differ if manual analysis is performed.
Clinical
Pathology
Bone Marrow Aspirate: 1-2mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable
Peripheral Blood: 2-5mL Sodium Heparin Tube. EDTA tube is acceptable
Fresh, Unfixed Tissue: Tissue in RPMI
Bone Marrow/ Peripheral Blood Smear or Fresh Tissue Touch Preparation Slides: minimum 1 slide labeled with specimen type.
Fluids: Equal parts RPMI to specimen volume. 
Fixed Cell Suspension: A client fixed cell suspension may be submitted for testing as long as it is received in 3:1 Methanol:Glacial Acetic Acid.
Paraffin or Cut Slides: N/A
Note: Please exclude biopsy needles, blades, and other foreign objects from transport tubes. These can compromise specimen viability and yield, and create hazards for employees.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
Probes: KMT2A (MLL) (11q23)
Disease(s): ALL, AML
Orderable Turn Around Time
3-5 Days
Meta Description
MLL (Mixed-lineage leukemia) (11q23) is available separately or as part of the AML FISH Panel.
Extra Note

Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.

Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)": {"Structural Rearrangement(s)": ["KMT2A"]}}
Keywords string
MLL, mixed-lineage leukemia KMT2A (MLL) (11q23)
Title URL
kmt2a-mll-11q23