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Laboratory Code
LAB3040038
Specimen Requirements
For acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 for whole blood or at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate
Specimen Stability
| Whole blood or bone marrow aspirate | 7 days, ambient or refrigerated |
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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
For mutation detection in exon 17 of c-kit gene in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Service Code
1030134
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.