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Laboratory Code
LAB3040897
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA Sequencing
Days and Times Performed
TAT 20 days
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Mutations in CEBPA are found in approximately 15% of cases of AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) with normal karyotypes and are associated with favorable prognosis.
Service Code
1035405
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.